BMW enjoys an enviable reputation in the world of adventure motorcycles. With its famous GS series, BMW Motorrad has set high-quality standards for other manufacturers. However, for young riders or riders with limited budgets, the large displacement GS and related maintenance and insurance costs are often daunting.
In the past few years, the age of riders has also been aging, and the motorcycle market is shrinking, which has dealt a heavy blow to the sales figures of many motorcycle manufacturers. This is also one of the reasons that led to the birth of the BMW Motorrad G 310 GS. It is produced in India and sold to the world. The price of the GS series has dropped to an unprecedented low. In addition to attracting more young people, it can also bring the whole Increase in sales.
BMW 310 series is divided into "R" and "GS" two forms, 310 series represents BMW Motorrad's determination to enter the market below 500cc, this is a field that has never entered since the 1960s. Although people in the motorcycle industry sneered at this, it is undeniable that the BMW 310 series is indeed very popular to a certain extent.
When BMW announced the G 310 R and the subsequent G 310 GS, almost everyone was asking: "What are these motorcycles like?" We took the G 310 R out after a long period of road driving and in urban areas In internal tests, it was found that this motorcycle is a pleasant small street car, its speed range and transmission are almost completely matched, and the handling performance is also quite good. As a product of a manufacturing cooperation between BMW and TVS in India,
has been commented that this move will weaken the BMW brand and also predict that the quality will decline. Therefore, we are also eager to see how this Indian-made motorcycle is.
In essence, the BMW G 310 GS is an improved 310 R with a higher suspension. We noticed that the height of the 310 GS is indeed very high, the front and rear suspension travel is 200 mm, and it has a 835mm high seat cushion. For those who are not tall enough, the 310R may be a better choice.
BMW 310 uses a common grille frame. The two 310 engines are also identical. The 313cc single-cylinder DOHC water-cooled engine (four valves per cylinder) has a maximum power of 34 hp and a maximum torque of 28 Nm. After the 310 GS is filled with fuel, the weight is only 169.5kg, while the weight of the R model is 11kg lighter, which is 158.5kg.
During riding, it was found that the shift lever action of 310 GS was quite smooth and precise. Considering that this motorcycle is aimed at the new rider market, this degree of smoothness is very friendly to novices, a good gearbox and clear The gear position is very important for novices. Although shifting gears on the 310 GS is not fast, it is easy to operate, and the engagement of the clutch is very precise, and the entire vehicle can be well controlled. The
clutch itself is not heavy, and no rider will have problems pulling in the clutch or shifting gears. The 310 GS is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, which shows a reasonable lift in the first four gears, and then stabilizes in the fifth gear. The top speed of
will reach 160 km/h, but it will take some time to reach the tail speed. The 310GS is also more comfortable in terms of engine speed at normal highway cruising speeds, and has enough reserve power for overtaking and avoidance operations.
We drove 310 GS on various roads, including long-distance highways and some (light) off-roads. Through all these operations, it was found that the 41 mm diameter inverted front fork and the rear single epicenter with adjustable preload meet the basic requirements. Overall, the front forks on the 310 GS are set up very well, but the rear shocks are a bit softer, and the preload needs to be adjusted lower.
In terms of braking, it is provided by Brembo's low-priced brand Bybre. The front 300 mm disc is matched with a radially mounted four-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a disc with a diameter of 240 mm.Piston calipers and switchable dual-channel ABS.
310 GS is equipped with an 11L fuel tank. In fact, its appearance is a plastic shell. It mimics the appearance of the larger displacement GS series. Before the low fuel warning light comes on, it travels about 200 kilometers. We expect more mileage, but are not gentle on the throttle control. So the cruising range may vary.
The front and rear wheels are provided with 19-inch and 17-inch cast alloy wheels respectively. The windshield has a small area and the height can let the wind blow to the chest. The narrow seat space is a bit cramped. Riders with smaller stature may not encounter this problem, of course, you can also choose to install a higher windshield to increase riding comfort.
In fact, due to the upright riding position of the 310 GS and the 810mm wide handlebars, this junior adventure motorcycle exhibits slight shaking to the airflow caused by other vehicles on the highway when it is running at high speed, and the weight of the car is heavier. In the high-speed cruise, there will indeed be unstable situations.
but it is extra outstanding in terms of convenience, 310GS is equipped with an aluminum rear bracket, which can accommodate the tail box. But I don’t know if it is compatible with most tailboxes on the market. BMW Motorrad has several options among the original accessories.
In the bridge section, there is a monochrome LCD instrument, pure black reading is clear and easy to read, the panel shows all the content the rider needs to know, but the sense of technology is not as strong as the full-color TFT.
Generally speaking, BMW's small GS, 310 has very good handling and driving style, which is very easy to start for novice or inexperienced riders. If you are an experienced rider, you will find that the bicycle is easy to ride and operate, except for the small displacement. The workmanship is within an acceptable range and there is no obvious sign of poor finishes, although it is produced in India.
Although the 310 GS has LED tail lights, the rest of the lighting is halogen. However, this adventurous style, especially the appearance designed in the BMW GS design language, will make many fans heart, and many people praised its appearance when we rode 310GS.
In fact, 310 GS is better than 310 R, especially if you like adventure motorcycle style, this is a very powerful choice. The whole car has a very high affinity for novices, of course, and the large displacement GS series The difference between the models is still very obvious. Of course, this car is not used to compete with the big brother of the same door. It is an entry-level GS model that was born just to let more people experience the charm of GS. .
