If you're riding around a little off the beaten track in the Himalayas, a moderately powerful, lightweight bike like this is fabulous. If you're not from India, you'll not understand the kind of roads we are used to riding on. you don't need more power than this 'scooter' offers. There is rarely a stretch of highway where you can cross 150 KPH or an offroad track where you will need more than 30 something BHP. Anything more is mainly showing off for the people who can afford to spend 10 times the annual average income of an Indian.
After watching this review I couldn’t stop myself making a comment like this, he sounded more like shaming and comparing it with some top end bikes and his experiences than reviewing it,but you did the job well mate! So coherently spoken. Cheers 👍🏻
Thank you for this honest and informative review. I've watched over 15 reviews of the G310GS, and I found this to be the best well rounded overall observation.
I think you have the best bike reviews on You Tube. You don't sweat the small insignificant stuff and you only focus on what's relevant. You do a great job putting yourself in potential buyer' perspective.
Thank you for the review. I would love to go on off-road adventures and as a female rider I was looking at that bike because I want a lightweight and small bike. Your video did answer a lot of questions.
I watched a lot of videos including yours which helped me make my choice, I purchased a new 2020 G310GS but waiting for it to be shipped to me because of covid
I bought mine couple days ago waiting for delivery. I need to refresh my skills before I hope on the other bike (Tenere) and get used to 2 wheel fun again
How about a comparison of 310GS vs CB500X? I’d guess they both appeal to much the same group of riders. Your reviews are awesome by the way. Great channel 👍👍
It's a good bike but one issue for Imdia it's maintenance cost that is in higher side compare to compitition also this is devloped by TVS after that it's expensive....
I have a Ducati Scrambler 1100 but need a commuter bike for bad weather (most of the year in the UK) I think this might do, any ideas I do about twenty miles a day round trip.
Dankeller69 Same got 2012 SERTAO. With proper knobblies can go anywhere just keep speed sensible off road. Was looking at G310gs and crf250l but sertao is a better choice, extra weight is lost with sensible off road speed. And on road 105mph....
Thank you for the reviews. WR250r is sitting around the same price range, has 27hp, max speed of 140km/h, and weights 40kg less than this bike. Can do all the things exactly the same fashion, with much greater agility and offroad capability. Honda CB500X has the same weight like 310GS, but offers more bike. A quick suggestion would be; You should make at least a comparison with similar bikes to differenciate their pros/cons with eachother. So potential buyers will have a much clearer picture of their needs. Without comparison reviews have a tendency to perceived as a commercial. Just sayin.
Also, as far as I know, the G310GS is a bit more street-focused than the WR. But we'll make a comparison. And maybe we'll also find a Honda CRF250L or Rallye
Israel Santos the wr250r and wr250x are both road versions wr250f is the off road version but still fully road legal just very basic wrong gearing for road etc
Great review! It is aimed at countries like India, Brazil, etc, where a 125cc or 150cc are the most common, so a 300cc or 600cc is kind of a big deal. I'm thinking about BMW 310GS or Kawasaki Versys 300X as a starter adv bike. I wish it was 400cc.
This really looks like an ideal option for a beginner and I'm encouraging my sister, who wants to learn to ride, to get one of these so we can do some lite ADV riding together! Thanks for sharing your insight so completely - very helpful and encouraging!
iI like that term "baby GS", well done. Let me ask you a question, I have watched many of your videos and you seem to ride with no problem all the BMW lineup, the S1000 XR, the GS1200, the F 850 GS etc, yet these bikes are very tall. Seat height from the floor is 840 mm at the minimum adjustment. Yet you are not very tall. Can you give us some advice as far as how you are doing this, are you getting an additional kit? just how low can a person that is as tall as you lower the seat, can it go below 840mm. Please be specific a lot of us are interested in your answer as it has kept many people from buying this bike like one of my friends until we saw you riding them. Thank you in advance for your answer. By the way, can you tell us how tall you are?
8:07 he clearly says he's 1.74cm. tall and you don't need to be tall to ride all those bikes you mentioned. Just matter of getting used to them, one foot on the ground is more than enough.
Beginner question; All these vids show bikes traversing deep streams (flooding the lower end of the axles in deep water). Is this normal? Will it damage the suspension in the long term? Forcing the bearings underwater is not the same as riding in the rain.
no problem mate! the bikes are though! hard as hell!! just check this video of one of my mates in Portugal: th-cam.com/video/bW5iPlh4geA/w-d-xo.html the GS 310 can do everything the others can do. as long as you have the right technique!! Ride safe!
Always a great job man. I am going to test it today and i am pretty sure I will sign the contract. I have a little girl,I will not make long trips on bike, I will use it to go to work and little adventure ridings when I have time. I love Honda crf 250 rally but I think the BMW, with his 34 hp and a lower seat will be more versatile.
Nice review,it touch points.. Like been said;it's cheap entry to join GS prestige club,it's meant for Asian market..the price is expensive if you compare the specs with its contenders.. In my opinion the Kawi Versys300X wins.. there are mods like Rally Raid kit that turn the 310 to True GS, a really beautiful adv Tourer..but the cost is hifty..
Only on dirt. And on some muddy secondary roads in Peru. I remember that day - it was heavy raid, a lot of mud and landslides and we were packed in our Gore-Tex gear on 15-20k usd motorcycles. Meanwhile, the locals were riding 125 Hondas wearing just a hat. :) But I also remember the long straights of Atacama. 500-600 km a day of doing nothing than keep the bike on cruise control at 120 km/h. It was the moment when I was happy to be on a big GS. To sum up, if I were to leave again to South America and do the same track - mostly asphalt - I'd still go with the R1200GS. The G310GS is nice and fun, but it's not really built to eat 600 km a day. I mean, you can do it, but it's not as comfortable as a big bike. It's a matter of compromise.
DriveMag Riders are you going to review other lightweight ADV bikes? Versys-X 300, Royal Enfield Himalayan? SWM SuperDual? Middleweight T700, KTM 790, Guzzii V85 when they come out? Issue with big GS that it might be not possible to pick it up when you traveling alone in less than ideal situation
Looks like you had a real blast riding that baby-GS, more fun than on 850 or Africa Twin if to judge by amount of smiles. The first mfg who builds a 175kg 45-55hp low maintenance ADV bike with half decent suspension, good range and reasonable seat height will make a small fortune for sure.
hi. check out my mate's CBX mods: th-cam.com/video/zFeHO4KI2Bs/w-d-xo.html he does everything I do off-road sorry, the review is in Portuguese but you'll understand it form the images cheers mate
I'm in the same boat, but honestly the KTM didn't impress me, and here in the US, the KTM is more expensive than the BMW. So I think I'll go for the BMW.
What do you think about the bike with a Pillion, will the bike be under powered for covering distance of say 300 km per day with combined weight ( with pillion) 170 kg.Please a require a sincere comment, i'm going to invest my hard earned money. Thank you.
If you're riding around a little off the beaten track in the Himalayas, a moderately powerful, lightweight bike like this is fabulous. If you're not from India, you'll not understand the kind of roads we are used to riding on. you don't need more power than this 'scooter' offers. There is rarely a stretch of highway where you can cross 150 KPH or an offroad track where you will need more than 30 something BHP. Anything more is mainly showing off for the people who can afford to spend 10 times the annual average income of an Indian.
awenindoe absolutely
Well said
After watching this review I couldn’t stop myself making a comment like this, he sounded more like shaming and comparing it with some top end bikes and his experiences than reviewing it,but you did the job well mate! So coherently spoken. Cheers 👍🏻
I M FROM MANALI AND I UNDERSTAND YOU BRO
Im not Indian but to the west anything thats not a 1000cc and above is an entry level. That’s ridiculous
The best review on the BMW G310GS on TH-cam! A must see prior to considering buying this motorcycle.
Thank you for this honest and informative review. I've watched over 15 reviews of the G310GS, and I found this to be the best well rounded overall observation.
I think you have the best bike reviews on You Tube. You don't sweat the small insignificant stuff and you only focus on what's relevant. You do a great job putting yourself in potential buyer' perspective.
Glad you like them!
Great review, thank you! You looked really happy riding it, that says it all.
Take care
Thank you for the review. I would love to go on off-road adventures and as a female rider I was looking at that bike because I want a lightweight and small bike. Your video did answer a lot of questions.
@poly niki: have you bought the bike?
X pluse
I watched a lot of videos including yours which helped me make my choice, I purchased a new 2020 G310GS but waiting for it to be shipped to me because of covid
RIP. Still miss you reviews!
I bought mine couple days ago waiting for delivery. I need to refresh my skills before I hope on the other bike (Tenere) and get used to 2 wheel fun again
Great bike. Motorad UK offers a lot of the upgrades mentioned.
Cool little bike. Nice review.
What is that smooth soundtrack in the begging?
great video thank you, i like your presentation style and videography. i bought this bike and im impressed with it. its very nice 🙂
I'm hoping to get a 23 model in a few weeks. Have you had any disapointments yet? What are your favorite things about it? Best wishes to you. Be safe!
Your accent reminds me of Borat... Nice to meet you... Hifi...
Very nice !
My sister is best prostitute in the village...
I love your reviews. Great accent too!
Best presentation of review this bike, thanks from🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏
I love this Channel, great review, funny little bike, but great video, cheers 👍
this is the review good gob well done
I cant wait for my bike to arrive. FYI, you can get side bags and cases for the bike, no problem.
It would be nice to see a price with dual purp tires on off road worthy rims.
Haha, when he says Baby GS it sounds like Baby Jesus.
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK INTO MOTORCYCLING, ON THIS BIKE!!... THANKS FOR THIS REVIEW!! WHERE WERE YOU RIDING?!...(IN THE MOUNTAINS)
Where is that beautiful forest, I want to go there! Great video and review! Thumbs up and subscribed!!
I think your English is very good considering it is not your native language. Well done.
It is debatable if he is speaking good English. But for non native speakers it is more than enough
marc 7 his grammar is better than mine lmao
How about a comparison of 310GS vs CB500X? I’d guess they both appeal to much the same group of riders.
Your reviews are awesome by the way. Great channel 👍👍
Been looking for exactly this comparison!
Do you consider this a good first buy, starter, bike?
It's a starter adv bike, G310r would be better learner bike
spaceman123 gs310 is more comfortable and space for legs in pegs instead of faithfully wrapping your legs around the tank like a runaway missle..
Salutare felicitari!Pe un de ati filmat,este frumos traseul!
I just bought mine today same color
It's a good bike but one issue for Imdia it's maintenance cost that is in higher side compare to compitition also this is devloped by TVS after that it's expensive....
Really nice narrative of complete end to end GS🙂
I have a Ducati Scrambler 1100 but need a commuter bike for bad weather (most of the year in the UK) I think this might do, any ideas I do about twenty miles a day round trip.
cool review. My next bike in a few month!
Brave and skilled to ride offroad without crash bars.
RIP to Cristian Predoi, the rider in the video.
That sucks. RIP Rider
Excellent review. Thanks.
Thanks you’ve helped me decide on a 2021 purchase
I was going to elect a different bike but the Russian has effected my decision. It happening quite often lately
Umm...!? The number plates says actually that he is in Romania
Nordwind its a joke. Americans think anyone with an Eastern European accent is Russian.
@@nordwind8689 To be fair, Romanian accent is pretty slavic sounding to foreigners, even though its a romance language.
@@Koivisto147 it preserves a lot of features of Latin which are gone from French or Spanish.
thank you very much , really helped me to make up my mind
very good English bro! is getting better!
My dream bike. Saving for it.
Enjoy your channel,thks for the reviews.
Great scenery...
May I ask what your helmet is? And do you have a code of I decide to purchase one so you can get credit for it? 😊 Thanks for your videos.
CancersKryptonite It's a Schubeth E1. Don't have a promo code, but thanks. :)
@@DriveMagRiders thanks so much!! 😉
Your english is very good to understand. Watching from Brazil 🇧🇷
Oh you call English inglish
Yes *english
Where is this filmed? I also can’t quite nail down the accent.
I am interested in buying a used one of these to leave at my mums for holidays in France.. Makes Sense
I'd like this guy to review the f35😄
Excellent review, thank you.
Very positive man, good review and great bike. Tnx dude.
Thanks.
Romania is beautiful! Nice review. Multumesc din Israel
I was looking at one and ended up getting a g650gs sertao 2013 model
Dankeller69 Same got 2012 SERTAO. With proper knobblies can go anywhere just keep speed sensible off road. Was looking at G310gs and crf250l but sertao is a better choice, extra weight is lost with sensible off road speed. And on road 105mph....
Nice video i always watch your review coz i like ur accent
Nice review 👌 good job Bro
Great review, what about long term reliability?
Wow! Looks like a great adv bike for my wife or sister! It could easily do a long distance trip that involves some dual track or fire roads!
Very nice location to review this bike. Very nice review too.😁
Thank you for the reviews. WR250r is sitting around the same price range, has 27hp, max speed of 140km/h, and weights 40kg less than this bike. Can do all the things exactly the same fashion, with much greater agility and offroad capability. Honda CB500X has the same weight like 310GS, but offers more bike. A quick suggestion would be; You should make at least a comparison with similar bikes to differenciate their pros/cons with eachother. So potential buyers will have a much clearer picture of their needs. Without comparison reviews have a tendency to perceived as a commercial. Just sayin.
Bithynian Thanks for watching. We also have some comparisons in our mind. We'll start making them soon
Also, as far as I know, the G310GS is a bit more street-focused than the WR. But we'll make a comparison. And maybe we'll also find a Honda CRF250L or Rallye
I would imagine the cb500x is a lot heavier than the g310gs. 169.5kg vs 195kg
is the wr250r road legal? If not, how can I make it?
Israel Santos the wr250r and wr250x are both road versions wr250f is the off road version but still fully road legal just very basic wrong gearing for road etc
Good review!
" you can ride it hard , open the throttle. , push it fast and you realise life is very simple "
His accent.. Bravo..
Very nice... how much?
Your standing position on the Bike is just funny 😂
Will it be comfortable for the pillion ? And can we put side case mounting system ?
Nice one, ty
Great review!
Nice review I think. And it is a GS, so can't expect to ride like a trail bike.
great review mate
Great review!
It is aimed at countries like India, Brazil, etc, where a 125cc or 150cc are the most common, so a 300cc or 600cc is kind of a big deal.
I'm thinking about BMW 310GS or Kawasaki Versys 300X as a starter adv bike. I wish it was 400cc.
Another consideration would be the Versys X-300
Bother Himalayan or g310gs is to buy good
Like your review. Thank you very much
This really looks like an ideal option for a beginner and I'm encouraging my sister, who wants to learn to ride, to get one of these so we can do some lite ADV riding together! Thanks for sharing your insight so completely - very helpful and encouraging!
Thanks for watching. It's a good option for beginners, indeed.
iI like that term "baby GS", well done. Let me ask you a question, I have watched many of your videos and you seem to ride with no problem all the BMW lineup, the S1000 XR, the GS1200, the F 850 GS etc, yet these bikes are very tall. Seat height from the floor is 840 mm at the minimum adjustment. Yet you are not very tall. Can you give us some advice as far as how you are doing this, are you getting an additional kit? just how low can a person that is as tall as you lower the seat, can it go below 840mm. Please be specific a lot of us are interested in your answer as it has kept many people from buying this bike like one of my friends until we saw you riding them. Thank you in advance for your answer. By the way, can you tell us how tall you are?
8:07 he clearly says he's 1.74cm. tall and you don't need to be tall to ride all those bikes you mentioned. Just matter of getting used to them, one foot on the ground is more than enough.
Beginner question; All these vids show bikes traversing deep streams (flooding the lower end of the axles in deep water). Is this normal? Will it damage the suspension in the long term? Forcing the bearings underwater is not the same as riding in the rain.
no problem mate!
the bikes are though! hard as hell!!
just check this video of one of my mates in Portugal:
th-cam.com/video/bW5iPlh4geA/w-d-xo.html
the GS 310 can do everything the others can do.
as long as you have the right technique!!
Ride safe!
Thx man.. lovely bike :)
Thanks for the information 👍👍
great review
Always a great job man. I am going to test it today and i am pretty sure I will sign the contract. I have a little girl,I will not make long trips on bike, I will use it to go to work and little adventure ridings when I have time. I love Honda crf 250 rally but I think the BMW, with his 34 hp and a lower seat will be more versatile.
Super review.
Top job mate!
Foarte tare review-ul! Din curiozitate, in ce zona ati filmat?
Thanks for a honest review.
Very interesting bike!
Nice review,it touch points.. Like been said;it's cheap entry to join GS prestige club,it's meant for Asian market..the price is expensive if you compare the specs with its contenders..
In my opinion the Kawi Versys300X wins.. there are mods like Rally Raid kit that turn the 310 to True GS, a really beautiful adv Tourer..but the cost is hifty..
The real question is: strap Giant Loop, Rotopax and would you have had more fun riding it in South America than on big GS?
Only on dirt. And on some muddy secondary roads in Peru. I remember that day - it was heavy raid, a lot of mud and landslides and we were packed in our Gore-Tex gear on 15-20k usd motorcycles. Meanwhile, the locals were riding 125 Hondas wearing just a hat. :) But I also remember the long straights of Atacama. 500-600 km a day of doing nothing than keep the bike on cruise control at 120 km/h. It was the moment when I was happy to be on a big GS. To sum up, if I were to leave again to South America and do the same track - mostly asphalt - I'd still go with the R1200GS. The G310GS is nice and fun, but it's not really built to eat 600 km a day. I mean, you can do it, but it's not as comfortable as a big bike. It's a matter of compromise.
DriveMag Riders are you going to review other lightweight ADV bikes? Versys-X 300, Royal Enfield Himalayan? SWM SuperDual? Middleweight T700, KTM 790, Guzzii V85 when they come out?
Issue with big GS that it might be not possible to pick it up when you traveling alone in less than ideal situation
We re planning to do it. But it's not up to us. If we find the bike, we test
Looks like you had a real blast riding that baby-GS, more fun than on 850 or Africa Twin if to judge by amount of smiles.
The first mfg who builds a 175kg 45-55hp low maintenance ADV bike with half decent suspension, good range and reasonable seat height will make a small fortune for sure.
If you have the opportunity please make a review for Honda CB500X! You always make very nice reviews!Thanks!
Thank you. We'll keep that in mind
hi. check out my mate's CBX mods:
th-cam.com/video/zFeHO4KI2Bs/w-d-xo.html
he does everything I do off-road
sorry, the review is in Portuguese but you'll understand it form the images
cheers mate
Contemplating between buying KTM 390 ADV and BMW g310gs. Any recommendations?
I'm in the same boat, but honestly the KTM didn't impress me, and here in the US, the KTM is more expensive than the BMW. So I think I'll go for the BMW.
What jacket are you wearing?
The Kawasaki Versys X300 will out perform it in every aspect. Also it is made in JAPAN, not in India. I still love the video, and honest facts. 👍
Did she turn off while she went through the water? I think it has some sensor that when it gets wet, turn the engine off!
She turned off, but because of me. No sensor.
DriveMag Riders Sure? Because i have one and she turns off even at high RPM. I think the sidestand sensor closes short circuit.
Thank you! I think I will buy it !
much needed upload
I have a question ... is it comfortable?
Interesting review and his accent is funny... thumbs up for you
Does the bike have switchable ABS ???
Good review 👍
Cel mai bun review, felicitări!
What do you think about the bike with a Pillion, will the bike be under powered for covering distance of say 300 km per day with combined weight ( with pillion) 170 kg.Please a require a sincere comment, i'm going to invest my hard earned money. Thank you.
Foarte tare! Bravo!
What the differnt BMW G310GS and TVS APACHE 310RR..
Engine?
Power?
Price?
Try TVS APACHE 310RR soon.. i wanna know ur conclusion..
What is the location at 5:05 ? Looks beautiful
Super cool...i like ur English accent...😊