BMW G 310 GS – a copy of the previous G310R or something new?

BMW G 310 GS – a copy of the previous G310R or something new?

The G 310 GS motorcycle is based on the compact BMW G310R.
Assessing the success of the previous small crossover, the Bavarian manufacturer has developed another small naked car - the BMW G310GS. Unlike its brother, the new model has completely different plastic, as well as modified elements of attachments. And, despite the similarity of the space frame with the engine, even more motorcycle enthusiasts prefer to buy the BMW G310GS due to its advantages.

Features that literally make you buy the BMW G310GS

If the best-selling BMW G 310R, despite its small dimensions, had a spacious seat, then its successor GS has even more space! The seat height here has reached 835 mm, the steering wheel has become even wider, and the footrests have become ergonomic. The high and comfortable seating position of the G 310 GS is comfortable for the driver while driving, and also allows him to look even more impressive and confident!

The wheelbase of the BMW G 310 GS has been increased. The energy intensity of the suspension has also been improved, so that even the worst road surface remains unnoticed by the driver.

It is worth noting that the BMW G 310 GS feels great both within the city and in the countryside. The 19-inch “off-road” front wheel with a universal tire copes well with any off-road conditions. That is why, if you need to go off the road onto a winding forest path, you will not even have any doubts that you can do it. Let's add that the rear, also cast aluminum, wheel has a 17-inch disc.

Kinder goose: review and test drive of the BMW G310GS 2018

The introduction of the road-going G310R a couple of years ago made a lot of noise – BMW from India?! Not any specific unit, not a unit or a piece of plastic, but a whole motorcycle. However, the hysteria quickly passed - not only did the motorcycle turn out to be quite worthy, but the experience of competitors from Austria, who merged with the Indians in orange ecstasy, spurred on. In the end, the same BMW concern has long had its factories not only in China, but also in Russia, which today no longer bothers anyone. Globalization, you know.

As part of it, a motorcycle appeared, which we will talk about today. The construction of several different devices within the same platform has long been cultivated by all major and not so big manufacturers of everything in the world, so the appearance of a crossover based on the road-going G310R was just a matter of time. Meet the new BMW G310GS.

Video version of the test drive of the BMW G310GS 2018 crossover:

Or rather, not so new. The first goslings arrived in Russia last year, but either the Germans delayed serial production, or last year’s Russian quota turned out to be modest, but the motorcycle became available for testing only this year, which we did not fail to take advantage of. It was impossible to pass by, a very good offer for our country, on the one hand, not just a BMW, but also a GS, on the other – only 365,000 rubles (by 2021 the motorcycle has risen in price to 382,000), not bad even compared to the Japanese.

BMW G310GS is an ideal option for moving on surfaces that in the capital are mistaken for asphalt

What can you get for this money? Firstly, BMW. Maybe not big, maybe Indian, but it’s a “Boomer”! In addition, the country of origin did not in any way affect the performance - the quality of the casting of engine parts and plastics looks an order of magnitude higher than that of the BMW F750GS. The Chinese, you know, have nothing to lose, and the Indians have no stains on their reputation, at least in the minds of our compatriots.

The rear optics sport LEDs, while the front has the classic Ilyich bulb

In addition, the design of the device is quite modern, and what is more important, closely echoes the stylistic decisions of the adult BMW R1200GS. Not surprising, because almost all major manufacturers receive the lion's share of revenue on budget cars, earning much less on expensive and large motorcycles: everyone wants them, but they buy something that is very similar, has a similar coloring, the same brand, but costs five times cheaper.

In the details, the influence of larger brethren can be easily traced - continuity is obvious

But putting marketing aside, the resemblance to its older brother suits the baby - the image of the G310GS is laconic and looks complete. There is one “but” - the design of the cast wheels, as if unchanged, migrated from the BMW G310R, and because of the new long-travel suspensions, the silhouette of the motorcycle resembles a humpbacked horse. But this is only in profile, the full face is much nicer, even with a simple, halogen and symmetrical headlight, and not, as is usual in this marvelous family, a cross-eyed headlight.

The wheel rim pattern is similar to that on its road brother G310R

The little goose is not bad in the saddle either, except for the monochrome dashboard, the same as on the G310R. A tape tachometer, square numbers, all this looked quite modern until the new KTM 390 Duke saw the light, showing that in the budget small-capacity segment there are also colored panels with incredibly rich functionality. In other words, the dashboard of the new product already looks old-fashioned.

Despite the apparent simplicity of the device, its functionality is sufficient

However, “old-fashioned” does not equal “bad” - a simple panel is probably more reliable, which is rather an advantage for a motorcycle designed, including for off-road use. The same applies to remote controls - simple, high-quality, with keys located in the same place where we were used to seeing them twenty years ago on ancient rice grinders. No joysticks, rings, small and obscure buttons, which means no problems when transplanting from something old Japanese.

You won’t have to get used to the G310GS remote control after switching from any other equipment – ​​the gold standard

The frame is steel, tubular, looks decent, the engine is included in the power structure of the chassis, the tank is 11 liters, which, with a consumption of 3 and a penny liters, should provide a power reserve of 300 km. The suspensions are without adjustments or bells and whistles, as befits a budget model, but the thickness of the fork tubes is 41 mm, this is a solid size, I have a similar thickness on the K1100LT, travel is 180 mm front and rear, which is more than the road G310R, let me remind you there , 140 front and 131 rear. The wheels are also different; here there are 17-inch castings only at the rear, while at the front there is a 19-inch wheel.

Nineteen-inch wheel hints at G310GS off-road capabilities

You can beat me up, but for some reason I always want to compare this device with some Transalp 400, it seems the motorcycles are completely different, but they have a similar ideology. But these are just thoughts out loud; there is too much time between these devices. 400 cc enduros managed to die for it, only to then return to fashion under the guise of compact crossovers.

The front optics have a significant backlash, which does not prevent it from producing a dense light beam

Three decades is a decent period of time, during which not only electronics have stepped forward, everything is clear with it, but also hardware. Even budget solutions, where engineers have to make compromises, have evolved, so the simple components of today's BMW work much better than the fully grown and expensive models of the past.

Despite its modest dimensions relative to its older brothers, the G310GS does not evoke the feeling of a bike “for girls”

Yes, everything is within the budget, but the fork doesn’t scare you with dives, and the standard settings of the shock absorbers are pleasing with their density - driving on sleepers, for example, can be done with the same comfort as refueling the device at the next turn on the Yauza embankment. There are also enough moves, both for jumping along curbs and for light off-roading, although the 19-inch front wheel clearly hints that the device is capable of more. The wide steering wheel is comfortable when riding standing, the footpegs are moderately toothy, the weight is within reason, in general - a real “goose”.

The front and rear suspension travel is 180 mm, which is quite sufficient for off-road driving.

Enough. This is the word that can be applied here to every first part and mechanism: single-cylinder engine? Enough. And let the KTM 390 Duke lose the peak values ​​(the little Adventure still hasn’t become a production model), and it’s impossible to compare the little Goose with the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, the devices are too different, the potential of the Indian single-barrel gun is enough.

A fairly wide steering paddle is the only limitation on freedom of movement in dense traffic jams

It produces 34 horses with a volume of 313 cubic meters, 28 Nm, injection, liquid cooling, 4 valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts - nothing unusual in the design, except for the wet liner, which is sold immediately with the piston, thanks to which the engine’s maintainability is very high .

The 34-horsepower single-barrel rifle does not suffer from excess power or lack of it.

Boring? Hardly, because in addition to the pulsation, which is so pleasant on slippery and loose surfaces, there is also an excellent throttle response due to the “reverse” arrangement of the intake and exhaust: the throttle valve is in front of the cylinder, and the exhaust manifold is behind it. Not bad, and most importantly – original engine.

The engine operation allows you to comfortably control the bike on both hard and soft surfaces.

Enough brakes. Not phenomenally much, just enough to ensure reliable deceleration. Feedback, linearity of reactions, owners of small “geese” do not care about this, much more important is the cost of brake pads, which are in complete order here. And also - the standard ABS can be turned off, this is a fundamental difference from the platform G310R and an important marker for anyone planning to drive the device off the asphalt.

The anti-lock braking system can be turned off - just hold down the corresponding button for a few seconds

And this is the main advantage of the G310GS - instead of copying the platform “R” in everything except plastic, the mini-goose turned out to be a completely self-sufficient model. In other words, the motorcycle is a real “Goose”. The numbers are not amazing, but everything is thought out so that you can confidently go where most competitors will stand.

Should I take it? For this money on the secondary market you can even buy a large GS, not like an F650. Of course, an old BMW is still an attraction, and second-hand first class is not always the best choice, but you should think twice before buying. Even three times, because according to rumors, Bajaj is preparing a crossover on the Dominar 400 platform.

Photos of the BMW G310GS 2018 touring enduro:

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A few words about the technical characteristics of the G 310 GS

The engine of the new BMW G 310 GS is similar to that of the G 310R. It's fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-valve, dual overhead camshaft, wet-sump lubrication, and still displacing the same 313cc. cm.

The power of 34 horsepower, just like that of its brother, gives the model dynamics, although it does not make your palms sweat. The six-speed cam gearbox integrated into the engine housing, combined with a mechanically operated clutch system, ensures subtle transitions between gears, further enhancing driving comfort.

According to the manufacturer, the target audience of the BMW G310GS is novice motorcyclists who are familiar with the features of driving such a vehicle and at the same time appreciate high quality, safety and comfort.

As mentioned earlier, buying a BMW G310GS means buying a motorcycle that copes well with off-road conditions. In turn, this feature significantly expands the scope of operation.

With such a unit you will feel confident and impressive, and the budget price will allow you to get even more pleasure from your purchase!

BMW G310 GS The moment of truth. The first departure... absolutely. Expectations and feelings. There will be enough words, but you can’t remove them from the song. I, like most guys over 40, came to the motorcycle consciously, without unnecessary snot and the desire to prove something to someone else. Rather, on the contrary, the men’s “minimum” program has been fulfilled: the house has been built (and even sold, the tree remains there), the children are growing up, a dog is included, a couple of cars are in the parking lot for myself and my wife. Someone will say nonsense, but for me it’s a return to those youthful, slightly forgotten emotions. The one where there were “Macaques” and “Simpsons” (originally from the GDR), grandfathers’ Ural with a stroller and a neighbor’s Java, like the crown of two-wheeled desires. I won’t say that I let go of the moto topic, I was just nearby with half an eye: magazines, the Internet, but in my heart I no longer believed that I would return. The little gosling sunk into my soul as soon as I saw the first reviews. Tourenduro is a blatant topic for me, adult Geese are completely out of space. Last year I went to the local BMW dealer for a fitting, although in my head I figured that I needed to start not from a new one, but somewhere in the vast expanses of used-Japan up to 600 cc. I still remember the manager who immediately stated that Bolt himself, now deceased, condescended to try on a microgoose and was very pleased with it. Having sat on horseback, I noted that he was definitely my size (height 173, weight 78-80), and he was a good-looking bastard. In general, the topic has gone. I realized for sure that a new one costs 380, but a one-year-old one with minimal mileage is just right. Then I began to politely encourage my wife that it was time for my dreams to come true, and not just for Gazprom. And in general, just buying it yourself is not our method, but converting to your faith, and even inducing your spouse to pay, as gratitude for the years lived together, is a completely different matter... And I even joined the corresponding group in VKontakte, without having a motorcycle. In short, when I woke up on a Saturday morning in February of this year, I saw an advertisement for the sale of the desired copy in my hometown and from a friend “from our backyard.” One owner, mileage 4000 thousand, not owned, not involved, well-groomed... No one flinched, especially the children. Everything else is in a fog. Last week in Stavropol +22, the first outing after a break of 20 years. I agree with many who spoke about the BMW G310GS. If you do not form high expectations for him, then he will surprise rather than disappoint. Lightweight and maneuverable, it will forgive a beginner a lot. It will make an experienced person smile, but again for pleasure, and not as condescension. 175 kg of weight for 34 horses does not excite the blood, but from 7 seconds, according to the sensations and the passport, it leaves, categorically does not like the bottom, and is fervently lucky at the top. 6 speeds with a very light clutch is also a plus. The sound at first seems disgusting (it’s a single-barreled 310cc gun, however), but then you understand and forgive everything. A couple of laps were enough for my body to remember the mechanics of the process, then straight into the busy city traffic. And again, all the usability: visibility and lane changes, speed bumps - no problems (suspension travel is almost like that of adults - 180). More like freedom outside the city. In our surroundings there are excellent serpentines with picturesque pictures. 140 according to the passport is guaranteed, but a comfortable 110-120 is his cruising range. Wind protection is moderate, vibration, oddly enough, is not bothersome (we keep 310×1 in mind). I will definitely note the stability in a straight line and the reserve on the chassis on heels. Very worthy for a baby. The brakes are flawless, I liked the stock tires better. The icing on the cake is attention to detail. The 310GS may be Indian, but its German roots are obvious: all the plastic, the remote controls on the steering wheel, the buttons and levers are definitely neater than other famous Japanese ones. Let me summarize: the goose gets a pass. I won’t even guess how many seasons it will last. A long and happy future awaits him in our family - his wife is going to study for a degree, and then we’ll see. An adept, he is an adept, we will persuade him to do more. Beaver everyone, take care of yourselves!

Buying a G 310 GS from official BMW dealers in Krasnoyarsk

At the official BMW dealership in Krasnoyarsk, ElitAvto, the model in question is offered in three colors:

• red-gray;
• black and gray;
• blue-white-gray.

Each option allows you to focus on different parts of the body and characteristics of the BMW G 310 GS. Red, for example, makes the image somewhat aggressive and more daring. Black gives elegance and luxury, while blue and white emphasize the sporty character of the BMW.

Here, in , the cost of the new G 310 GS starts from only 385,000 rubles. By the way, the fuel consumption of the motorcycle is only 3.3 liters for every 100 km (while maintaining a speed of 90 kilometers per hour). That is why choosing the G 310 GS is practical and profitable, even in terms of further fuel costs!

Come to the official dealership to meet and buy a BMW G310GS in person. You can be sure that such a motorcycle will not leave you indifferent and will allow you to appreciate all the delights of traveling on a two-wheeled, compact and maneuverable motorcycle!