I have been riding motorcycles since the late 80's. I have had varied motorcycles and when I rode this bike I found it to be really nice. I did not have the stalling issues you reported. I only rode for about 20 miles, and I was with a group ride with guys with bigger bikes , I had to ride agressively to keep up but didn't experience the problems that you described. I currently have a BMW F650CS, planning to replace it with the G310GS.
Glad I'm not the only one. I rode this bike for a training class and I was the only one stalling out multiple times. Everyone else had different bikes. Thought it was just me being a beginner. Throttle felt jerky too.
I’ve had mine for about 4 months and 1400 miles. Mine doesn’t have the throttle delay or stalling issues either. It’s not super powerful but But I can commute on the back roads and if I decide jump on the highway for a jaunt or take dirt roads. Nice all arounder for that purpose. With better tires It could be quite fun for mild off-roading. Ymmv
Picking this up this weekend. Couldn’t pass up new for $5500 out the door. Not thrilled about the 313cc but I’m using as a 8 mile commuter bike for back and forth to work
@@manilove2pwn I passed after a shitty dealership encounter and grabbed a ninja 500 se…but the best all around everyday bike in NA right now is the Honda NX500. I would look at that over anything else at the moment.
Great review. I appreciate your thoughts on this bike. I like the styling and comfort of it. It's one of 3 bikes I'm trying to decide on. Best wishes and happy New Year to you and yours. Stay safe.
I picked up a 2019 for right on 5k and I've been totally happy with it. It has switchable rear abs and a standard cable throttle, which seems a bit more responsive than the one you were riding. You were spot on with how much of motorcycling you get to try with these bikes. I've used it for commuting, touring, hitting some great pacific highway twisties, and riding trails, and it's been totally competent and dependable. It's been a few years now and I just can't wait any more to move up to something bigger, but I'll always have a soft spot for this little GS
It's truly goddawful on the highway. Just bought one and struggled to hold 110 km into a headwind on the highway. Had to keep adjusting my grip on the throttle to try and crack it open wide enough to sustain speed which gave me arm pump. It's not in its design brief so that's fine but IMO it's NOT a touring bike at least not in a country like Australia. It's performed just fine on the dirt but like many before me I'm probably gonna fit bar risers.
HOW MANY MILES CAN YOU GO WITH A FULL TANK? Im a beginner and lately is been in my mind to ride a bike from cali all the way to Cabo san lucas and back, will this bike be sufficient?
I hope this was a press bike. Manual says not to rev the engine above 6k during the 600 mile break in period. ECU logs over revs so hopefully an issue never comes up with that bikes motor. First thing BMW does on an warranty claim is copy the ECU logs and review them for stuff like that.
I test road one the other day and thought it was just me being very rusty or something (haven't road in 4 years). It stalled on me twice by just blipping the throttle like that. A brand new bike. I loved how light it was and how confident inspiring the way it handles and feels. But man they need to replace that engine. I wish the engine was a 400-500cc or so with 45ish hp with the similar weight. KTM 390 adventure seems to be the better bike but out the door price is sometimes 2000 dollars different.
Always wise to belittle the cycle before riding the G310 Gs, the arrogance of you youtubers is insane. The bike can go seriously offroading you have to have talent and skill, you must lack those things.
1- its too heavy for beginners specially if you are going off road (where i live) . 2- throttle is electrically operated and does not response as smoothly as a cable operated motorcycle, its like telling your horse go and he is still thinking about it. 3- neutral gear is impossible to go into when the engine is off it goes from 1st to 2nd instead of first to neutral and then from 2nd it goes directly to first so i have to always use the clutch for starting the bike not good. 4- for a beginner off road you need a seat height a bit lower than gs310 i am 5'10" and a bike like half as heavy, on a black top road you can drive a monster without holding the handle bars. 5- i do not recommend this bike to anyone,specially a beginner 6-i have seen many videos about the gear shifting problems but when the person talking about the problem is a business they always were hesitant to be straight forward.what a shame.
Fact bmw has a partnership eith TVS to make this bike.And you know what bmw does make a viby single cylinder and people think its tvs who does not know anything
India build quality on bikes is better than USA build quality these days. I know if a bike can survive on India roads it can survive anywhere. You take a Harley on the roads the G310GS was built for, and the Harley will lose all it's nuts and bolts.
What's up with the whole India thing man? you put this up on TH-cam. An Indian is the CEO of that too. We put rockets on Mars and the Moon. We can surely make a bike. Albeit, I do agree with your review, maybe, you could forgo preconceived notions. Also, this bike is built in India, however, to the German Engineering specs to the hilt (including the forging of the Bolt and Nut steel). Audi is owned by Fiat, and Skoda is too. Let's not stick to countries here, please. Fords are made in Mexico and in India. Having said that; this is a starter bike. Let's review it from that perspective.
India is known for its cheap manufacturing. Why do you think bmw used TVS for a "budget" model lol. The Japanese are the only ones that build them right.
If I want air bags I drive my FKN car. Who rides with something like this ???? I bet you don’t know many people that do it’s totally ridiculous it’s part of riding man the danger comes with it maybe you need to stay off a motorcycle if you’re scared
I have been riding motorcycles since the late 80's. I have had varied motorcycles and when I rode this bike I found it to be really nice. I did not have the stalling issues you reported. I only rode for about 20 miles, and I was with a group ride with guys with bigger bikes , I had to ride agressively to keep up but didn't experience the problems that you described. I currently have a BMW F650CS, planning to replace it with the G310GS.
Yeah, I'm thinking something was wrong with the one I was riding. Glad you enjoyed, ride on!
I'm a new rider who picked one up for my first motorcycle in late June. For a new rider like me, it's perfect.
Glad I'm not the only one. I rode this bike for a training class and I was the only one stalling out multiple times. Everyone else had different bikes. Thought it
was just me being a beginner. Throttle felt jerky too.
I’ve had mine for about 4 months and 1400 miles. Mine doesn’t have the throttle delay or stalling issues either. It’s not super powerful but But I can commute on the back roads and if I decide jump on the highway for a jaunt or take dirt roads. Nice all arounder for that purpose. With better tires It could be quite fun for mild off-roading. Ymmv
Picking this up this weekend. Couldn’t pass up new for $5500 out the door. Not thrilled about the 313cc but I’m using as a 8 mile commuter bike for back and forth to work
how is it?
@@manilove2pwn I passed after a shitty dealership encounter and grabbed a ninja 500 se…but the best all around everyday bike in NA right now is the Honda NX500. I would look at that over anything else at the moment.
I buyed ninja 500 se too.....Great Bike....For everyday @@CIXOTTOMMY
Great review. I appreciate your thoughts on this bike. I like the styling and comfort of it. It's one of 3 bikes I'm trying to decide on. Best wishes and happy New Year to you and yours. Stay safe.
I picked up a 2019 for right on 5k and I've been totally happy with it. It has switchable rear abs and a standard cable throttle, which seems a bit more responsive than the one you were riding. You were spot on with how much of motorcycling you get to try with these bikes. I've used it for commuting, touring, hitting some great pacific highway twisties, and riding trails, and it's been totally competent and dependable. It's been a few years now and I just can't wait any more to move up to something bigger, but I'll always have a soft spot for this little GS
It's truly goddawful on the highway. Just bought one and struggled to hold 110 km into a headwind on the highway. Had to keep adjusting my grip on the throttle to try and crack it open wide enough to sustain speed which gave me arm pump. It's not in its design brief so that's fine but IMO it's NOT a touring bike at least not in a country like Australia. It's performed just fine on the dirt but like many before me I'm probably gonna fit bar risers.
Strange I managed 94 quite comfortably. Engine was at around 9k rpms but it held the speed
Charlie, To stay closer to BMW traditions, could they have equipped this motorcycle with a single cylinder, horizontally unopposed boxer engine?🤔 😉
"Horizontally unopposed" LMAO 😂
To find neutral apply half pressure you normally would going from first to second.
Thanks for the video. It helps for beginners 😊
For absolute beginers only, rather get a low milage second hand 650 (klr, dr etc.) almost double the power and will keep you entertained longer
HOW MANY MILES CAN YOU GO WITH A FULL TANK? Im a beginner and lately is been in my mind to ride a bike from cali all the way to Cabo san lucas and back, will this bike be sufficient?
Anyone know how it compares to the F650gs dakar?
I hope this was a press bike. Manual says not to rev the engine above 6k during the 600 mile break in period. ECU logs over revs so hopefully an issue never comes up with that bikes motor. First thing BMW does on an warranty claim is copy the ECU logs and review them for stuff like that.
Yes, they break the bikes in to their desired specs before loaning them out. I certainly wouldn't ride a personal bike like this at early mileage.
Another TH-camr experienced the stalling issue too
I test road one the other day and thought it was just me being very rusty or something (haven't road in 4 years). It stalled on me twice by just blipping the throttle like that. A brand new bike. I loved how light it was and how confident inspiring the way it handles and feels. But man they need to replace that engine. I wish the engine was a 400-500cc or so with 45ish hp with the similar weight. KTM 390 adventure seems to be the better bike but out the door price is sometimes 2000 dollars different.
Just took a test ride, throttle response way to "twitchy"
A Bajaj built BMW 310 is not worth a nickle over 5k and that’s pushing it
Nice video
Thanks!
Always wise to belittle the cycle before riding the G310 Gs, the arrogance of you youtubers is insane. The bike can go seriously offroading you have to have talent and skill, you must lack those things.
1- its too heavy for beginners specially if you are going off road (where i live) .
2- throttle is electrically operated and does not response as smoothly as a cable operated motorcycle, its like
telling your horse go and he is still thinking about it.
3- neutral gear is impossible to go into when the engine is off it goes from 1st to 2nd instead of first to neutral
and then from 2nd it goes directly to first so i have to always use the clutch for starting the bike not good.
4- for a beginner off road you need a seat height a bit lower than gs310 i am 5'10" and a bike like half as heavy,
on a black top road you can drive a monster without holding the handle bars.
5- i do not recommend this bike to anyone,specially a beginner
6-i have seen many videos about the gear shifting problems
but when the person talking about the problem is a business they always were hesitant to be straight forward.what a shame.
Gonna have to watch more of your videos but this is hardly any in-site into whether or not it’s earned the name adv
Nothing in the video is “two track” great video for road riders but frustrating for anyone looking to learn about off-road capabilities
Fact bmw has a partnership eith TVS to make this bike.And you know what bmw does make a viby single cylinder and people think its tvs who does not know anything
India build quality on bikes is better than USA build quality these days. I know if a bike can survive on India roads it can survive anywhere. You take a Harley on the roads the G310GS was built for, and the Harley will lose all it's nuts and bolts.
think the stalling issue is you !!!
Alot of tar snakes on that road. Watch out!
What's up with the whole India thing man? you put this up on TH-cam. An Indian is the CEO of that too. We put rockets on Mars and the Moon. We can surely make a bike. Albeit, I do agree with your review, maybe, you could forgo preconceived notions.
Also, this bike is built in India, however, to the German Engineering specs to the hilt (including the forging of the Bolt and Nut steel). Audi is owned by Fiat, and Skoda is too. Let's not stick to countries here, please. Fords are made in Mexico and in India.
Having said that; this is a starter bike. Let's review it from that perspective.
audi is owned by volkswagen bruv
Halbe Bibel ganzer hs
Wow, triggered much lol relax
What tribe? Cherokee, Comanche?
India is known for its cheap manufacturing. Why do you think bmw used TVS for a "budget" model lol.
The Japanese are the only ones that build them right.
What's with the India thing with you? Keep your review to the motorcycle, not with country. Be aware of what you speak!
India ki burai krta hai ye dusht aadmi
If I want air bags I drive my FKN car. Who rides with something like this ???? I bet you don’t know many people that do it’s totally ridiculous it’s part of riding man the danger comes with it maybe you need to stay off a motorcycle if you’re scared
If u can protect why act mad .....when u get paralyzed u won't be thinking like this
@@aimlessdrive8723 you're right it's not for me...i'm a not a PUSY