2018 BMW G 310 R Test Ride and Review | An excellent entry level motorcycle
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
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After five years of development, BMW finally released its first small-displacement engine motorcycles. I thought the G 310 R would be a great starter for my wife, who sat on it and approved the feel of it (as well as the look). So I took out for a spin to find out how it performed.
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This was a very good video. One of the best on the G310R. Thanks for sharing it. Cheers!
Thank you!
Ontario Andrews Well said.
As for That one guy - please keep these coming, keep romping on these bikes give us an idea for what its like to ride them, thats what you did here! Awesome channel, sub'd!
Thank you, sir! I've got some rides lined up for the summer, so be on the look out, and enjoy the in between content in the meantime. :)
Just got a 2023 on the red, white and blue yesterday. I’m female and this is my first motorcycle. I actually left the BMW dealer to go order an Indian. I had my husband turn around to go back for this one. This bike just felt so comfortable for me at 5’5.
Have fun and ride safe! ✌🏽
I believe that the toggle for switching the gauge displays is actually ON the gauge. If I remember correctly it’s like on the back, right, top side of it (hopefully that made sense 😆)
Very nice video. Watched it after I purchased my 310. Now I’m just excited to pick up my bike 👏
Thanks! Enjoy your bike and ride safe! 👍🏽
Hello bro! Im from the Philippines i bought this bike 2nd hand, at first glance i thought that this isnt as agile as its competetior but it blew me away 😂😂
Thanks for this video review of the G310R. I live in Sacramento and instantly recognized the BMW, Ducati, Triumph Dealership. I saw this video at the beginning of March and went to test ride the bike at the same dealership. I bought the bike for the wife a few days later.
Dude, that is awesome! It really is a solid choice as a first bike. I think it has just enough pep, and fun factor to keep you happy for a while. Hope she's enjoying it! 🤓
That one guy this video helped me thank you for making this video😊
That's awesome, bro! You're welcome.
Just got this for my first bike! Nice review keep it up ill sure check out your other vidoes.
Awesome! I think it's a really solid choice for a first bike. I'd love to hear back from you on how it's going.
that one guy I got my driving test 28/9 so I’m hoping that I’ll pass before the snow falls down here in Sweden.
Mira culix yea it’s really smooth starter bike
I was waiting for the release of the cb300r from honda but their feet dragging cost them a sale. I am deliberately downsizing for an about town cruiser and this fits the bill. I have plenty of larger bike's I still use but this bike has my attention. That's the fun part of having 35 yrs of riding under you. The value of this single cyl is lost on the hair on fire crowd while we just smile at them and listen to tales of heroics just like we did to our older riders.
I know, right. I sat on the new CB300R at a motorcycle show back in January. Nice bike. My only issue I have is that they again do not offer a gear indicator. I don't know why Honda seems to hate them. Their CB500R doesn't have one either. At least not their 2017 model. Anyway, their competition; G310R and KTM 390 Duke have a gear indicator and I just know it can't add that much more to the cost.
And I don't understand why they have it listed on their website and yet it's not slated for release until July I think.
The explanation for standard ABS is simple, since BMW and this motorcycle was Euro4 complainant back in 2018 that means that it was mandatory to feature ABS, you cannot sell a motorcycle without ABS anywhere in the European Union territory so I guess it was cheaper to produce all motorcycles with ABS than to give an option for ABS for Americas.
Guess since the EURO5 features always on running light the 2021 versions will come with always on running lights if they didn't included that already
Great review. As someone who lives in South East Asia, IDK how can you guys ride without filtering. Seems boring to sit behind other cars while at the traffic light LOL
Yeah, I've never been on a test ride where they will let you filter lanes. I do it a lot when there are long lines at stoplights, but I am really cautious about it when traffic is moving. I love hearing comments from international viewers, so thanks for chiming in!
You're welcome. Our test rides here usually lets us off on our own. And we filter the lanes all the time. left, right, city road, motorway, anywhere we can fit the bike through, we'll squeeze in. anything to keep the bike momentum going LOL (coz it's freakin hot). Hence why underbones and mopeds are plenty here.
Thanks for the review. Informative. Thank you.
You're welcome, and thanks for watching! 🤓👍
4:08 “My waifu”
5k price tag is a no brainer too.....
We're a little ways out from getting a bike for my lady, but this is a great option. It's not overwhelming for a new rider, but not so weak that you'll get bored in a couple months.
Great review man thanks
Thanks for watching!
guys what do you think? BMW G310R or the HONDA CB300R? they quoted me. $6025 = honda, $6250 = BMW. These are out the door prices. I know I can buy a HAYABUSA or whatever bike in the used market for these kind of money but I don't care I want them new. Please help me decide.
I'm the same way with cars now. We got burnt bad on a used car, and we needed some peace of mind when we bought our car new a couple years ago.
I really don't think you can go wrong with either of these bikes, and the price difference is pretty negligible. I'd say go with the bike that speaks to you more, or comes in the color you want, or has more ability to make mods. I guess what I'm saying is this is more personal preference than anything else, so good luck!
that one guy thanks for the advice. Yes sometimes used is not the best. Anyways ill be checking the bmw today
Have fun, and let us know how it goes. Enjoy!
Spend the extra $225. and get the Beemer!!!
BMW G310R looks more like Honda CB 300F for comparison's sake. Either way; Buy the Beemer!!
i got this as a loan bike while my R1200 was being serviced. I hated it and rang its neck to get anywhere remotely quick. There be others i pick first for a new rider as noted price wise.
TBF, going from your R1200 to any ~300cc standard bike is going to be underwhelming. But, I would agree, for the $$ you can find a better value bike, and likely one that would out-perform the G 310 R.
Loved the video .
Thank you very much! 🤓
In India their is a full fairing version of G310R which is TVS Apache RR310
It looks cool. Thanks!
Stalls easily. By the way I believe BMW made sub-500 cc bikes in the last century sometime.
Yeah, that first stall was more me just not used to the clutch, yet. I didn't have trouble after that, but I can see where you're coming from. I got my info from an article on Cycleworld: www.cycleworld.com/2018-bmw-g310r-naked-motorcycle-first-ride-review
Hey thanks for the review. I have a question, please can you tell that how are the vibrations on high speeds like 75 mph and above, like will it make the rider uncomfortable to ride or are they just fine?
The vibrations didn't bother me at all, at any speed. Altogether, it was a fun and comfortable ride.
could this bike be comfortable for a 6 footer guy?
I think so. Of course, you'll want to sit on it, or take one out if you're considering, but yeah, I think someone 6 feet tall could ride the 310 comfortably.
Nice looking glove! What glove is it?
Thanks! They're the RSD Dezel gloves, and I love them. I did a review on them, if you're interested:
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Unique presentation / Thks
Thanks for watching! :)
love the review! Watched it twice. Do you think i'd be able to touch the ground on this if i'm 5'0? I've sat on an Bellini TNT 135 and I could nearly flat foot.
I think you could probably touch, but it would depend on your inseam. Go throw a leg over and find out. It's a very manageable weight and fun to ride.
Yo I’m a bit late but I’m 5”5 and 16 will this bike fit me?
I think so. The light weight and manageable power also make for a good intro for new shorter riders.
@@thatoneguymoto ok thanks 👍
Typically, how much off of list price can one get these for? What's the typical "out the door" pricing with any typical discounts or deals?
Right now, BMW (here in NorCal) has a $500 off promotion (or 0% financing for up to 60 mo), but I think there are better deals around the biggest holidays. The end of the year one, was better, and there'll probably be another big one around Memorial Day. You just have to keep an ear to the ground. In my experience, If you're comfortable with giving a dealer your contact info, they can likely give you a heads-up when a promotion is coming.
It depends on what the end use will be. If it's for in town use, no interstate, then Grom/Z125 for the win. Otherwise I'd look at any of the sport bikes in the 250 to 400 cc range, preferably second hand for $3k or less.
Oh, it will likely be second hand, so good to know. Thanks for the suggestions!
8:16
is 5' 7'' a good height for this bike?
I am 5'6" (inseam is about 30") and it felt really good.
How tall are you sir? 😊
I am 5'6" with a 30" inseam.
German designed, German blueprints; Indian assembled(hopefully German controlled/QC German supervised) ; OK.
I'm definitely a fan! A fun to ride beginner bike, and one I can definitely recommend.
Why people are soo obsessed over where this bike is being made..?
If you associate india with poor quality products then may god help you😂
Just looks around you mate..
Indians are the major players in automobile industry..
either they own big companies like jaguar, land rover,northen, royal enfield, jawa etc or they have big stakes in companies like KTM, BMW, TRIUMPH, JEEP, MERCEDES BENZ.
Better save those "quality control" crap for chinese