#bmwg310gs #review I take it on the freeway, street, rough roads and no roads. I give you some examples of the performance and handling of this machine. Its an amazing little machine and I'll tell you why.
I don't commute on my G310GS and only use it for the occasional errand around town but mostly for fun trips - day rides and (so far) short camping trips. I'm working up to longer trips. You have 4 times the distance on your bike that I have but my G310GS has been 100% reliable for the last three years. I do the regularly scheduled maintenance and so far it's been cheap to keep!
On the road in the sense of on the road around town, sure, great, but on the highway, at least in Australia with the distances between cities, it is dangerously under powered, unable to easily maintain 110 km an hour in a stiff headwind, and puts you at the mercy of trucks and basically every other road user. Quite simply the worse bike I've ever ridden for long distances on the highway. I love it for around town and dirt tracks but make no mistake this is not a proper touring bike or highway capable machine in any sense of the word. I hope this comment gives pause for thought if you're considering this bike for touring any kind of distance with luggage.
Nice video! It's much more true and unbiased than everything else on RU-vid. BMW did make a really good baby GS. Being an owner of a big 1250GS, I bought the 310 as my second bike. I am having so much fun with it. Which I could not do with the big GS. Small weight, agility and size made this my main go-to bike for almost everything I do. And 1250 is now sitting in the garage most of the time.
Hi thanks for watching and the compliment. I am seeing that same trend in which people have bigger bikes and are downsizing. I have a larger motorcycle and it is sitting in the garage as well. I have so much fun riding theg310gs and don't think I will go back. again thank you!
Good video. I had the loan of a 310r sport last week, while my f900XR TE was in for a service. I was so taken with it, I took the 310gs out for run. Consequently I’ve sold my XR and bought the baby gs. Happy days ahead, I’ll be 73 next birthday.
I've always ridden small dual sport thumpers, off road as a teenager, and as an urban assault vehicle to commute in my 30s. For my 60th birthday, I bought myself a 2019 G310GS with the intention of doing the kind of off road riding you showed at the end of this video as well as some motorcycle camping. I've never ridden an ADV bike. I didn't want a big heavy bike when I was young and strong, and I certainly don't want one now. The baby GS is almost perfect for the riding that I do and the riding that I want to do (more motorcycle solo dispersed camping). I was pleasantly surprised that the G310GS handles so well on the road, as I'd imagine a nimble sport bike would feel, but it's also very capable for the mild off road riding I want to do. I've taken the G310GS on several 200-350 mile day rides. I don't feel that I had to compromise on either Gelände (terrain) or Straße (street) because I'm not hardcore on the street or off road. I'm roughly the same size as you, 6'2" and 225 pounds, and the G310GS fits me well. Almost three years later, I'm still loving my baby GS.
Hi that's awesome. I have a Vfr800 as well and really don't ride it anymore after getting this. it is very nimble and I love riding it. have you had any issues after 3 years?
@@Sasqmoto - I've had no problems with my G310GS in almost 3 years and almost 5000 miles. I do all of the regular maintenance. It's never been to the dealer.
Thank you for this review. I have just over 1000 kms on my '21. Great bike, daily commuter. I really find it curious all the haters on this bike yet for the RE Himalayan with much more weight and much less power it is a virtual love fest. Each to their own I guess.
hahaha they just are haters I just passed a 1000 miles and don't like it any less. in fact I love riding it. more so than my larger motorcycle. the Himalaya is just another form of motorcycle. like you said to each their own. go team BMWs! thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for your honest review of the 310 GS. I've been riding for over 30 years now, always on the street, mostly on numerous BMW's. I recently purchased a 2021 G310 GS, as I am getting older (68 in a few months), I've wanted to learn do do some mild off-road. Seeing you handle the roads that you did right off the bat, I'm very encouraged. We have many back roads here in central Virginia, and I think this bike will be great. I'm keeping my 1200GS for road trips, but I think this one will give me so much more opportunity to explore local,less paved ones...
congratulations.that awesome. I hope you continue to ride. it's an amazing feeling especially on a lighter bike. I have over 1700 miles and love it. no issues. I don't really even ride my bigger bike. I appreciate the feedback!
I was deciding between this 310gs and a barely used 2019 z650. I decided on the z650 but didn't buy it yet and I've been wanting this 310gs. I almost didn't test drive it but did it anyway just to get it out of my mind if I didn't like it. Well, I did like it and didn't like it. I STILL WANT IT!!! and might get it depending on other things going on in my life next yr. Most reviews say it doesn't have much power to pass after 60mph and isn't very pleasant beyond 65 and I doubted that...until I drove it. Once I hit 60mph it felt like it was too much to expect to go faster. I know it can go faster, however, one of the limiting factors was it was new and I didn't want to push it too much when it wasn't broken in. So that was the primary reason I went with the z650 - wanted more high speed power and ability to move around traffic with ease. In my area and where I'll be driving, people drive fast and the speed limits get up to 70 and 75. The 310gs runs and feels smooth, seat was comfortable for my rear, and the size of the bike was good (5'-7", 158#, 30" inseam) even if I couldn't flat foot it. The only other thing I didn't care for but would probably get used to was the ride-by-wire throttle. Hope that helps some of you with your decision.
Great video. I watched it before I bought my 310GS a few months ago and I have found everything you said to be true. It's not vibey; it's super nimble and a great street bike; it's confidence-inspiring. I don't know if I've ever stalled it - it's not easy to stall. I took it on the dirt for the first time today with the stock tires and it did great...very manageable. I didn't do anything this technical, though I hope to in the future. Plus, the ergonomics are outstanding. It's just such a comfortable bike to ride. I have two others in the garage that are literally just sitting there. I just put one up for sale b/c this GS can do it all, I think!
that's awesome. I have stalled it. must mean you're a better rider 😂. I have a vfr800 that's collecting dust! that's great that you tried off road. it's so much fun! thanks for the compliment. please consider subscribing. stay safe and have fun riding!
@@Sasqmoto Oh, I’m certain you are a better rider than me!! I was just addressing your comment about people complaining of a stalling problem. I have no idea what they are talking about LOL. And I just subscribed!
Totally convinced me. I've been looking at beginner bikes that can handle a dirt road. I'm 6' and 245 lbs. Thanks for including your height and weight in this content. 👍
Hi, glad I can help! Check out the other videos and all the off-road action. I also have 2000 mile review. Please think about subscribing if you haven't already,
Me watching all these videos about 310GS and seeing how everyone seems to be concerned about the power, when at same time 125cc bikes are available for beginner bikers to purchase
why do people ride groms? this is the best motorcycle I have owned and I have had 6 from 250s to 800s. it has more than enough power. I have so much fun when I ride it!
Hi, great question, they are super expensive for the 310. they don't hold much and when I went camping I carried a 60l backpack which held everything. Maybe in the future.
