BMW G310GS (2017 - on) Review

Brakes average. Some dive under front braking. It's not a sports bike and doesn't pretend to be.

Gutsy little single cylinder. Vibey but good fun. Manageable power delivery if unexciting.

Not bad overall.

75+ MPG all day everyday.

Heated Grips were excellent during the winter.

seat can give numb bum after over an hour in the saddle.

Plan overtakes but will easily rev to limiter. Very light clutch. I have fitted a 17T front cog, makes a big difference for the road

Only issue I have had in 5 years is that doesn't like cold starting.

Most general servicing can be done at home by yourself. If you can remember where all the bodywork nuts and bolts go (make a list)

Has everything I need, without being over the top with gizmos and information that you will never use. Just right in my view except could have done with heated grips as standard.

Jack of all trades bike! Soft suspension but upgraded to Touratech 2” lowering suspension.

Runs good for small engine. Revs are HIGH in each gear… 70 mph is almost 7200 rpm. I changed front sprocket up by 1 tooth to help lower rpm.

I say this because with only 316 miles on it, the bike refused to start. After EXPENSIVE troubleshooting, spark plug was defective! No error codes generated and took hours to REACH the spark plug.

Simple easy oil changes.

As OEM, it’s good as is.

Fantastic all round commuting bike. I can keep up with the daily commuter traffic. Only travel to work on dual carriageways. 12 miles each way.

The engine does not miss a beat. Pulls away lovely. No jerking, but a lovely seemless ride. Can't fault it.

Come on its a BMW. They are the Rolls Royce of motorcycles. Had the bike for 3 years. Driven through all 4 seasons. No corrosion and nothing has failed on me.

Being rather tall at 6ft 5. The seat height is perfect as well as the riding position. The fairing keeps the majority of the wind of me. Heated grips and hand guards to me are so important.

Brakes a little wooden as mentioned already. Can ride for a few hours with no complaints. I'd say this bike is at its best on the smaller A and B roads and country lanes. The soft suspension soaks up bumps perfectly for me.

Its revvy but it works. It can be ridden smoothly and the gear changes are pretty slick. I'm not a rider that revs the nuts off to bursting point and I just ride steady but will happily do 70mph cruising and higher for overtaking. 34hp is ample for a bike weight sub 170kgs especially if you are a smaller rider.

Very well built for the price. Easy to clean and the reverse single cylinder engine is well thought out. No one likes road grime splattering their exhaust so the design eliminates that. It does the commute to the office with no dramas, even on some stretches of fast dual carriageways. Commute to the shops and country lane rides are also what I use the bike for. No issues. Everything works. I wouldn't hesitate to take it touring as the rear luggage grid is useful for a top box or luggage bag/roll bag.

Servicing costs are reasonable. BMW dealers don't give any less than a quality service, even if the bike is a budget bike. No complaints.

Its basic and the one button dash gives you all the information you need. The body kit does push your knees out around the tank a bit but wind protection on the lower half is fine. The low screen height doesn't really offer much wind protection but there are large sized screens available to bolt on if wanted. My favourite feature has to be the overall quality for the price. Its not perfect, or the best at any one thing but it does everything I need it to do.

Good all round bike, city use, motorway use, A-roads all ok. Suspension on the soft side, wouldn't recommend for a pillion unless both very light. Suspension and brakes could be better for the price but still an enjoyable ride with no major issues.

Quite impressed with the engine sitting in motorway traffic holding its own.

Has been ridden through a couple of Scottish winters with loads of grit on the roads, stored outside and not been washed as often as it should and nothing major to note on corrosion apart from a couple of cheap bolts and some paint at top engine.

Very cheap for service only at main dealer.

Could be doing with some extra standard accessories such as hand guards and a larger screen.

Ride soaks up all the bumps, but as reported by many others, the front end can drive and the brakes are a little wooden.

A fun little thing. Not much torque, so you have to use the gears more. But you can achieve 90mph and easily hit 70+.

When I first bought it secondhand I had electrical problems. And it broke down. After it was returned it broke down again. Both issues were due to two battery faults. Since I bought my own battery and not a BMW version, the bike has been faultless.

Cheap to run and service, even at BMW. The trip computer will regularly estimate I'll get 200+ miles from the 11 litre tank.

A basic bike, but gives everything you need. Decent info from the instruments and great LED front light. Really clear view at night.

Only ride to work as i bought the bike to replace my car. 11 miles each way. Handles really well. Once on the A roads the bike really gets going and comes alive. No vibration through the pegs or mirrors even at motorway speeds

The engine is seamless. Turns over at the touch of a button and the take off is awesome. Never misses a gear and the accelaration is fast

Bike is only 5 months old. No issues at present

Only holds 12 litres. Average 75 mpg. Fuel light comes on when there are three bars left on the gauge. Service book says when there is 1litre left light comes on. Very confusing.

I have done a 1000km day on this bike and it is one of the most comfortable bikes I have owned. Light weight, suspension is soft but the bike loves corners, brakes could be stronger for the road but a good compromise for the dirt. Eats up whatever road it is thrown at. Never the fastest or most composed but will do it with minimal fuss. Okay touring two up also, as long as passenger is light.

Engine is fine for everything except for fast overtakes. Will cruise comfortably on freeway and once engine is run in will happily sit on 130km/h. It is a small single so it can struggle with uphills but drop a gear and give it some revs and it will respond. I have done multiple tour days with much bigger bikes through mountainous roads and the little GS was never far behind. It likes to be revved and doesnt seem to mind a thrashing, it is where it performs best.

Failed alternator and factory brake recall but backed by a 3 year warranty with roadside service. Clutch does make a squeal on fast starts (since new, common issue). General build quality is great (considering the price). Paint a little thin (rear side panels and side stand) in some areas but overall a well built machine. 25,000kms of hard riding, aside from the alternator, no other problem.

10,000 and 20,000 kms services were all in the $200 to $300 AUD range. Bike is frugal on fuel, doesn't use oil, gentle on tyres, chain and brake pads despite it being used harshly.

Switchable ABS is great. Ditch the standard screen and add a higher one, add some lever /hand guard protection and a better bash plate and good to go. The standard rack is great, easy to mount a top box. Seat is very comfortable. Lights are okay for normal use. Standard tyres are perfect for 70/30 road/dirt use.

Comfortable position, very spacious compliant suspension,nice

Will plod along but quite manic at high revs

Well built quality feel

Easy home servicing

Every thing you need and more,mpg,temp,etc

Ride seems a little soft at times but not unduly so. Very comfortable seat and good tall riding position. Wide bars and upright position mean that miles can be eaten without stopping on motorways or back roads. The rear brake could be sharper

The bike power band kicks in at about 6000 revs. It will rev to 10000. It is surprisingly perky and seems to enjoy being ridden enthusiastically. 70mph cruising met at 7000 revs. I have read complaints of vibrations but I believe some vibration is to be expected. Don’t forget this is a single cylinder machine. Nevertheless, this bike is seriously good fun to ride. Involving and responsive to say the very least. I love it and do not miss owning any of the bigger/faster bikes I owned in the past.

There has been a BMW brake recall for improved brake callipers that prevent corrosion. Early models suffered from a frame defect causing the side stand to collapse.

80 to 83mpg. Regular chain lube and engine services. There is little else needing attention as this is a simple bike. I bought a three year BMW service pack for 500. The bike has a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty.

It’s fairly basic in terms of equipment. I added a Givi higher screen, Barkbuster hand guards and Oxford heated grips. (BMW do not offer heated grips as an option). The rear rack is good for adding a Hepco Becker box that takes a helmet. The rear brake pedal is too small and the side stand (no main stand) foot is small. I bought extension plates for both from Nippy Norman..