I’m from India 🇮🇳 and I own a GS310 there and had taken it for a 3000km trip around the country. Really awesome motorcycle, good suspension and great handling. The main downfall is the 11.5 litre fuel tank. In Australia that may not be enough to explore the outback country.
I don't believe that the 310 was made for this purpose. It has many limitations to be able to do the things ''we'd like it to do with aplomb'' . It's a great city bike and is a great first bike to own. But for more experienced riders who want a versatile bike one would need to look at a considerably more expensive and capable machine like the Tenere 700 or the Transalp. The soon to be introduced Himalayan 450 will take the middle ground. Hopefully RE will have better suspension on the bile than the rudimentary components they currently have on their range of bikes.
@@bhoogewerf2823with the upgraded Rally Raid suspension it can be just as capable (for non professional riders at least) as the T7 off-road with the added benefit of being much lighter and still cheaper. It’s lack of power is definitely evident on-road but off-road it’s quite similar to a dual sport with regard to power delivery. It’s a solid foundation for an Adv bike but it’s obvious where and why BMW cut costs; with more power, better suspension and a larger tank, it would’ve eaten into the sales of the F750/F800/F850.
I have over 25,000 km of off road travel on mine and it is a bomb proof reliable long distance off road bike. My BMW riding group is made up of all sorts of bikes 1250 GS, 850’s and lots of non BMW’s. My G310GS generally out performs the bigger bikes in all conditions excelling mountain passes at high speed where it definitely have the power of the bigger bikes. Fantastic value.
I wish BMW offered a G310GS Adventure version with a 5 gallon fuel tank, tubeless spoke wheels, an aluminum bash plate, engine protection bars, larger more aggressive pegs, and fully adjustable suspension front and rear. Those upgrades would cost BMW less than $400 and I'd pay $2000 more for that bike. I think they don't do that because they see the baby GS as getting new riders on the upgrade path to more expensive ADV bikes. They don't want a more capable G310GS taking sales away from the 850GS and 1300GS. I added many of these upgrades. I'm old so I don't ride hard off road any more so I'm OK with the softer suspension and alloy rims. The only feature I want that I can't add is the larger fuel tank. There is no aftermarket tank for the baby GS.
A LOT of so called journalists wrote the baby Beemer off based on it’s specs sheet meanwhile most people who’ve actually ridden it have generally been positive about it. Too many people judged it based on what it could’ve been rather than what it actually is.
Mad respect for doing this on a smaller bike, compared to some other channels it's a breath of fresh air, so glad to have come across your channel. Congrats on winning the Cricket by the way!
Some fantastic video work inspiring. I think the 310 would be a good bike for us older riders who are looking at a small ADV bike for trips during our retirement, and happy to plod along. Kyle did a good job.
I've always had small dual sport thumpers. I bought a G310GS for my 60th birthday and I love it. I never wanted a heavy bike, on road or off road, but now that I'm older it's not even an option. I ride a lot slower off road than Dave and Clubby and the soft suspension and alloy rims are not a problem for me.
Sad to say I aged out of my BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701. I’m 74 and can no longer pick them up. The 310 looks nice but I want to take a look at that new Triumph 400 Scrambler. I need to be able to do 70-75 mph occasionally and perform my own maintenance. Still looking and researching.
Love what you guys put down through a review. A proper review through real world tests. Clubys passion is only second to nuggets antics. Keep up the good work
Hi Dave and Clubby, I've had my 310 GS for 2 years and 20 000 + km and it has been utterly reliable. I did put on bash plate, engine bars, bark busters and more off road tires . I have recently taken it through Kara, Kara Park (Vic.) and Mount Terrible in the Victorian High Country. Everything you said about this bike is true. It will do it all!
I'm two months shy of having my G310GS for three years and it's been 100% reliable. I do the scheduled maintenance myself and it's been cheap to keep. I did the mods you listed and a few more - GPS tracker in the beak, a 10 inch Samsung tablet for a large screen GPS mounted over a waterproof Pelican glove box, etc. I'm still adding little farkles here and there but I love my G310GS.
This is he bike I purchased for my first motorcycle. Great for riding to work and did a two nighter in the Upper Allyn on it with some mates, had a great time. It's great for learning on, I think it's comfortable and has all the power I currently need. I paid $8200 on road, a little extra for the black paint, more than happy with it.
Dave, Clubby, superb as always. Totally not interested in this bike, but still watch and enjoy for the scenery and the commentary! I definitely should have been born Australian. Funny some years back I had the opportunity to relocate, but couldn’t.
Great review! I ride an F850 but I'm trying to get my dad off his old TTR230 and onto a 310GS.The review you've done pushes this thing harder than most other reviewers have and really shows it would be a perfect dualsport trail bike for a shorter rider.
❤good at mates,good to see you guys having fun on this little bike,I saw this same bike on reviews,I contacted a guy who had one he's selling,I thought it was a 310r,but no it's a 310gs,an now I get to see it in action as you two are doing,I'm excited at buying it,I got a mate who lives there in new South Wales Australia,in a town called Deep water,I don't care that it's not the fastest bike,I'm more into commuting an take trails when I'm off work heading home,an the gas mileage this bike offers an is light weight an be easy for me to make my license on,it's a win for me until I save up for another bike,I'll keep this one for fun an trails an also as a back up bike an anyone in my family who wants to learn on a bike,they'll have a nice light bike to get started on,plus I get to see another part of your beautiful country in an around the bush,I wished I could go on holiday an go ride with you mates,well cheers.
You guys are awesome!! I lived in Australia for a year and came back to dou nursing degree but accidently got someone pregnant 😅so that was my Australia life over 😢 but seeing you guys travel the length and breadth of of oz on bikes never fails the bring a smile to my face 😊 iv had a bike license for years and no bike but this review has made me want to take the plunge and get the gs310 as my new adventure, my daughter is now 12 and want to spend more time with friends than her dad . Thank you guys so much for all your hard work/ having a blast on bikes in the the best country in the world in my eyes! Cant wait to get my very own gs and have an adventure of my own. From wales in the uk thanks guys your Chanel is awesome 😎
Love the video, thanks guys! ..if there was any doubt in my mind to what I should upgrade my Honda XR125L to, I think you answered the question 😊👍 (Ben - South Africa)
Fine work, looks like fun. My 310GS is a touch over 16km...all in Alaska. Some local "roads" are nearing 40% gradient, and are a mix between gravel/sand/mud. The little GS takes it in stride. If you want to experience Alaska....keys are in the bike. Just let me know.
Perfect timing guys👍 Dave, after watching your last review of the 310gs, with Amy a few years ago. My wife chose the 310gs as her first bike in over thirty years. It's a '22 Rallye, with the same crash bars and bash plate as these. It has 2k km on it now, and she absolutely loves it. Her (the bike) name is Beverley ! We did an off road adv rider training course on the weekend, and she gained much confidence in both her, and the bikes, ability on dirt. What you guys have just done on them will be great to show her just how capable it can be off road. I have a T7, but I love riding the baby GS......such an easy, and fun little bike to ride 👍👍
Great video Dave and the little GS310 looks like a good starter bike for someone new to ADV Kyles addition to the grew has lifted the video to the next level. Clubby is always excited to be out and about in the bush on a motorcycle
Thanks Michael. Yeah Kyle's presence allows for better story telling. And yes the GS is a cracking entry level bike to adventure, but one I wouldn't mind riding.
Those old school road builders weren’t messing about! Back when taking your life in your hands just getting there was all in a days work. Thanks for the historical tour gents.
Thanks for the great review. The 310GS is LAMS approved which is why I bought it as a new motorcycle rider. This video shows that you can really do great rides while you're on P plates... Agree that the seat sucks and will have a look at the knobby tyres once the stock ones run out.
just watching this for a second time in the pissing frezzing rain outside and jealous does not describe it, we have nothing like this in the UK and have to 1200 miles to get to Spain or the best part of 2k to get to Marroco, roll on Feb. You guys have a great xmas and newyear Steve
My first bike was a 2019 310GS. Picked it up “used” with less than 300 miles on the clock for $4000. Now I ride an Africa Twin but I often find myself missing the agility and much better fuel economy of the baby GS.
Great vid. Took my Yamaha XT250 for a run up the Bridle Track on Thursday. Another great little light weight adv bike. Great to see the drone footage. It gives you great perspective.
Couldn't agree more with your assessment of where this bike fits in with new ADV riders. It makes no sense to jump in to the mix with a 500-600 pound rig when you have little experience off tarmac. As a comparison, you wouldn't take someone new to firearms to the range and hand them a 44 Magnum as their first hand gun. Start with a .22 cal revolver, gain confidence and graduate from there. Only wish I had known about starting small and light back in 2013 as my Aprilia Caponord was far too much bike for my limited skills. Still have my 640 Adventure and appreciate its versatility while accepting its limitations. If the retirement winds are favorable, I'd love to take a crack at the Bridal Trail in the coming years. Have always appreciated your content, Dave and Clubby!
Great review guys. I have been a little interested in how they would perform. The Bridal Track looks a great deal better than my last run through there in 2022. The pinch was a challenge.
The Little GS is a very underrated bike. In a previous thread you had a makeover team switch out the exhaust and the wheels and do the suspension. But we been involved in a couple of challenges over the years the 10K challenge when you had 10K to get a bike and a set of gear or upgrades to the value of 10K then do 10,000 km over a year with friends and I must say the BMW 310 & KTM 390 are excellent value and I would say perform better over the long term.
I dropped a mates 1250 GS Adventure and broke my leg don’t do that. Bike was fine leg was not. Bah ha ha Big Adventure bikes look fab on paper ask anyone who rides off road and nothing over 400 cc and you have to be able to pick it up by yourself and not get a hernia
I prefer reviews like this that actually show what a bike can actually do, pretty cool. As a guy looking to get back cycling after 30 year hiatus, this bike is appealing along w versys x300 & klx 300sm . Klx 300 reminds me of riding my kdx 80 back in early 1980's, with street tires, hard to resist. Peace be.
Great video and great bike, however I think the best direct competitor is the Versys-X 300. The Kawasaki is so often overlooked and even forgotten when it comes to mentions. My GF has the Versys-X and I have a little time on the BMW being a tech at the Kawasaki and BMW dealer. They are very similar feeling but each have distinct pros and cons. A true head to head is sorely lacking on RU-vid. Quick points nodding to the Kawasaki: better shock (slightly worse fork), better at high speeds and better wind protection. ✌🏻✊🏻
Another excellent video Dave, Clubby and team! Been waiting for these and I quite enjoyed it. Owning one myself I agree with your review of the bike of its cons. None the less its quite fun to ride and being a bit lighter can help build confidence and get you further and to gnarlier terrain not worring of dropping it and not being able to pick it up. Keep up the awesome work team. Greetings from NZ
I really like this bike and I am probably getting one, although my other option is the versys 300x and I cannot completely make up my mind between the two, both are perfect for what I want, I feel so lost, lol. The g310gs looks gets to my every time though
Great review guys! My little review- Recently rode this bike in India last week. TVS n BMW have done a very good job. The engine is peach! Reminded me of old/current TVS engines - bullet proof even when your pushing it hard. Easy handling esp for learners and experienced alike. Was able cruise at about 120-130km/hr without a hitch on the highways. Did bottom out the front end multiple times on heavy braking though. I'd take this bike any day off road over the kTM 390.
Had a option of a dr650 and a cfmoto800mt for a half day run around the back of wauchope/ellenborough dirt roads. Took a couple 2022 model bmw310's instead. Sat on 90->100 kph on alot of the gravel roads the beemers were great with the weight down low. Technically they are heavier than my dr650 - but they felt lighter and more flickable / confidence inspiring to ride
Pretty cool for a GS! Unfortunately it got in the way whole Dave was reaching for a rainbow trout😂 Is it just me or would the bike look amazing with spokes. R9T vibes. Great video dave
Hi Dave and Clubby. Great Video. I think I would Love to have the 310GS to go along with my 1200GS. It would be fun to have a Smaller Bike to hit the Trails on and not worry about the Size and Weight like the Big GS. It would be perfect for a Camping Trip where the Trails are harder. Anyway, Big Howdy from Texas. I Always like watching MAD TV.👍👍
I have ridden the baby GS for more 15000 kms and it takes and terrain with aplomb. Better at off road than the bigger brothers for sure. Wish list : an adjustable suspension, switchable Abs
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV she really is though i feel the frount suspention could do with an upgrade as she bottoms out when breaking with me on it atleast but i did half expect it
Great vid, i found an akropovic pipe fixes the highway incline problems, 6th seems to be a bit over-geared without it but with it, it's no problem, just gives it that little bit more pull.
Great video guys, thank you for your efforts putting together! I couldn't catch what tire you were running - can you share what you guys had mounted up? Cheers
Great video, you've got an amazing playground out there! I've got a 2019 310GS and have the ABS button on the left hand switch gear to disable the ABS on the go. Surprised BMW has removed it.
Hi Dave, great ride and review as usual with you guys, what tyres were fitted please, as you seemed pretty happy with them under all conditions. Love the channel! Regards Andrew
Awesome Videos as always... It would be great if you guys could test the new 2023 KTM 390 adventure SW (Spoked Wheels) version and would love to see you ride and listen to you guys about how the bike feel and do on these great terrains. Cheers Mate!!
I've been a strong advocate for BMW making a G310GS Adventure variant with a 5 gallon fuel tank, spoke tubeless wheels, fully adjustable suspension front and rear, large aggressive off road pegs, an aluminum bash plate and engine protection bars. I'd pay US$2000 more for that bike. Maybe KTM putting spoke wheels on their 390 Adventure will get BMW to follow suit, but I think they're reluctant to put too many nice features on the G310GS because they don't want it taking sales from their 850GS and 1300GS.
My appolgise I have been watching the chanel for ages and only just noticed that I am not a subscriber. Now thats out of the way as well as owning a 1250gs rallye, just finished building a full rally raid 313 with the stage 2 suspension and cannpt wait to get it dirty, I ride the big boy every day on every weather but will be retiring in a few weeks and want to put the baby on a rear rack on my boxer van, If any one out there has made a frame for the Peuogoet Boxer please let me know. The van has a full Rodes lift uprated suspension modes to accomidate the extra wait. Great channel guys, loved the UK to Sidney Steve
Those little GS 310’s look like a hoot to ride. I see a couple of them in Morro Bay California, and they are always covered in dirt, you know they’re having a blast on them. Excited for your next 501 build video. I’ve started getting the parts in for my 501 and as most have found the Seat Concepts seat is high on the list of must haves, at least at my age. 😂 I see that Taco Moto did a fix for the IMS tank rubbing on the cylinder head. Have you found that to be an issue or was this on older IMS tanks? Mine arrived but I’m waiting for a couple other parts to begin that install. Thanks for another cracker video guys!
And a 5 year warranty to boot! What were those tyres you were running? I'm looking for a slightly more dirt focused tyre than the current TKC70s on the 390.
Till date I didn't expected that there's a full name of GS. I thought that it's just there. But now I know the reason behind GS name Gieland straba😮😮😮😮😮😮
Hi, from Texas! Enjoyed the video, great scenery. We’re you able to slide the back tire on the corners? Was the breaking acceptable handling the steep decent? See you’ll on the next video.
Trev, There was one corner I slid the rear on. It was slippery gravel and fast. Look how big that rear tyre was! Breaking was acceptable on steep decent provided you relied solely on the front.
I've been holding out for over a year for a Honda CRF 300 Rally. Not to be. Held up like a bank teller at a distant dealership. Non-abs version as well. I can buy this BMW anyday I want. So it's in the cards. I know they are good bikes. Worldwide support. Several friends have put serious miles down, A couple lost the motors at 35K miles however, BMW came through with new units. So it could happen.
Well BMW did the right thing. Let's celebrate that. The Honda is more dirt oriented. I like both for different reasons. Those two are in my top favourites
Dave, I’m after a small ADV bike and I’ve narrowed it down to 2. G310GS and the 390 Adventure. I understand there’s no prefect bike, but. The G310GS seems like it has softer suspension and the more docile engine especially at higher speeds. It has higher vibrations and no abs switch off. But the rest seems perfect, from 2021 onwards. The 390 has the reliability issue clearly stated on all the forums but in every other way seems to be the better more fun bike. Minus the pegs, the fact you need higher revs off road and double the service interval. Out of curiosity seeing you have tested both extensively, if it was your hard earned money, which direction would you lean? I’m leaning towards the BMW but I feel from watching both your episodes, you would go for the KTM?
Mate both are good bikes for different reasons. Only you know the answer. My reviews on these bikes are detailed and clearly you've been doing your own research.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV haha you bloody little fence sitter! Ask clubby for me will you haha. Although I think he’d go for the little red rooster. Thank you for the reply. It is hard knowing as I do want it for adventure off roading and you can’t test ride them in that condition. Consumers do heavily rely on RU-vid videos like yours who have tried and tested both, no one more extreme than yourself. I’ll keep researching until I come to a final decision. BTW you are giving me ktm energy with your reply. Thank you again Dave.
I forgot to put that in even though I filmed it! At a guess and don't quote me, 3.2 litres per 100 ks???? Sorry about that. I literally filmed the numbers at the petrol station!
I know they removed the ABS switch on the newer G310GS but improved its reliability, should I go for the older one or the new revised ones are that much better?
The 310 GS is small for tallish riders; also a larger bore (450--- 500cc) with genuine touring capabilities would be great. The soon-to-be-launched Himalayan 450 cc will probably fill this gap in the market.
Question for Clubby. How far away are the new 700 world raid with bigger tank? Is there a 300 tenere coming. There have been a couple of recent you tube vids.
A friend of mine was looking for an entry level bike and said BMW Funduro wasn't really there. So BMW's mid-sizer is a 750 twin. I'm not sure how they keep customers after they sold Husky.
Any thoughts for an old shart arse? I can never feel comfortable/touch the ground on any bike with a seat height over 800-805mm. I'd love to have a daily commuter that can ride on the dirt roads/fire trails in the victorian forrests.... Not many options ???
