BMW 310 GS Review - or is it the 310 R

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @teapotone
    @teapotone  3 роки тому +12

    Bit embarrasing this folks - I was told I was getting the 310 GS as a courtesy bike so reviewed it as such. However as you can see from the thumbnail, it was actually the 310 R! Thankfully there’s very little difference except the R is about £800 cheaper, about 10kg lighter, and 50mm lower seat height.
    Check out the R 1250 R review - ua-cam.com/video/1VymxFupM2s/v-deo.html

    • @mrbambix
      @mrbambix 3 роки тому +2

      hahahhaah yeah the 310 GS is like a baby GS ;-)

    • @mrbambix
      @mrbambix 3 роки тому +1

      Ow and actually yes you should Review the 310 GS also ;-) Isnt it made in China?

    • @mrbambix
      @mrbambix 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry India but still it looks like a great bike this one as well !

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      Aye I believe so, but there are loads of bikes these days that are either made in India/China or have major components from there.

    • @teneretraveller8980
      @teneretraveller8980 3 роки тому +1

      Nice machine. But 6G buys you a cb500x. I think it's worth the extra juice for most people. Honda warranty and service is pretty good, too.
      But nice one.
      Enjoy Switzerland. Just returned from Greece, great to be riding outside the UK again m
      Happy travels 👍

  • @nannotech4179
    @nannotech4179 3 роки тому +8

    brilliant video i do like watching the low cc stuff, you should do the biggest A2 bikes out there like the mt03 things like that

  • @Motorcycle_Mike
    @Motorcycle_Mike 3 роки тому +8

    Cracken review bud, no worries on the initial mistake calling it a GS. You get a lot of bang for your buck, great price and it’s a BMW👍🏻

  • @marcinpiak3540
    @marcinpiak3540 Рік тому +1

    Wow, TeapotOne, first time I've seen anyone overtake on a BMW 310! Well ridden.

  • @davidherringgo
    @davidherringgo 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your review on the 310 and I was wondering what those were like ,sounds like a nice bike. Have a good trip through Switzerland 🇨🇭

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Cheers David,
      I was pleasantly surprised by this wee bike - million times better than the Sinnis T380 👍

  • @mrcintheuk5596
    @mrcintheuk5596 3 роки тому +2

    I don't understand why manufacturers with A2 compliant bikes don't go up to the 47bhp limit. This bike's 34bhp falls well short. Is it because other countries have a lower limit? 🤷‍♂️. I'm sure the reliability wouldn't be compromised closer to the limit. There's often a big cost difference with valve clearance check servicing if they have to adjust them.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      Good question re the 47bhp limit 🤷‍♂️👍

    • @motosnape
      @motosnape 3 роки тому +1

      I think that 47bhp is a bit much to ask from a 300cc, relatively utilitarian/commuting bike. Most A2 bikes that are on the limit are either 500-ish cc or they're a smaller sportsbike in a higher state of tune.

    • @mrcintheuk5596
      @mrcintheuk5596 3 роки тому

      @@motosnape Hi Neil, understand what you're saying but tend to disagree. For example, Honda's basic "first big bike" (hate that phrase) unstressed engine CB650R puts out a claimed 93.9bhp, which equates to 0.14 bhp per cc and rolls up to 43.33 bhp for a 300cc bike, which is a 27% increase on the 34bhp.
      Yes, I know this is a basic maths example and there may be more technical things to take into account (cylinders, etc), but you get my drift. I feel certain motorcycle engineers employed by the likes of BMW could come up with an answer. If they really can't perhaps they should jack up the engine size (probably proving your point 😁), e.g. KTM's 390 aimed at the same market is 373cc and puts out 43.5 bhp.
      If I were restricted to an A2 license I just wouldn't want anything so short of the mark.
      Having said all this, I'd probably by something like a CB650R in restricted A2 form and have it unrestricted when allowed. Two bikes in one.

    • @davidg2116
      @davidg2116 2 роки тому

      The reason is this isn't really a BMW. It's a Chinese Apache 310 that's been rebadged to break into Asian markets. BMW have just partnered with them to make some small changes to the original. Having said that I don't know why they didn't find a better base bike.

  • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
    @EpicMotorcycleAdventures 3 роки тому +2

    Great video Bruce. I keep meaning to swing a leg over one of the Baby Beamers. I might take one out when the Pirate Bike in in for a service.

  • @Swe-Griffin
    @Swe-Griffin 3 роки тому +1

    WOHOO!!! A new movie =) FRIDAY SAVED!
    Keep up the good work Bruce =)

  • @diegocella6791
    @diegocella6791 3 роки тому +1

    I just got My GSA for a service and i got a Fully loaded 2021 1250 GS, funny thing my dealer was jocking that it gave me a scooter... but funnyer, after 5 years of GSA it does feels like a Scooter!

  • @shanemassey2039
    @shanemassey2039 Рік тому +1

    I'm kind of torn between one of these and the gs model

    • @Bob-ts2tu
      @Bob-ts2tu 11 місяців тому +1

      i have just looked at both models at a dealer, and initially thought the GS was the one i would like best, but due to a back injury and being a tad stiff, found getting my leg over (haha) a slight pain, as it's quite a bit taller than i expected, and at 6' with a 30.75" inseam couldn't quite flat foot it either, whilst the R model was a doddle. i don't commute or spend much time on main roads so speed aint what i'm looking for, or much of an issue on single track & B roads. The dealer said he could do me a great price around £4k in a month or so when i would be ready, on a 2023 fully serviced low mileage ex-demo with a 3 year warranty & breakdown cover, so ATM im favouring the R. I'd like to know if you purchased a 310 and if so which one & what you think of it, or in fact anyone's opinion, as it looks to be a great deal and if i decide to sell in a years time shouldnt get stung. GL

    • @shanemassey2039
      @shanemassey2039 11 місяців тому +3

      I'm still saving but rode the gs and the r and absolutely loved it I found the gs comfier tbh but now I'm really liking the triumph scrambler 400 decisions are difficult 😂😂

    • @Bob-ts2tu
      @Bob-ts2tu 11 місяців тому +1

      @@shanemassey2039 yeah, im finding it hard as well. A big option for me is a honda cb500f, as it seems to tick a lot of boxes, and atm i can't think of many reasons why id want anything more powerful for a long time, meaning it could well be a keeper, but this time of year means there's potentially lots of deals and good prices to be had, so no rush deciding yet really. i'll have a look at the triumph 400 though, as it's one not yet on the radar :) GL

    • @shanemassey2039
      @shanemassey2039 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Bob-ts2tuthe triumph looks so good as well best looking if you ask me, and I'm on a gs500 atm but saving for a new bike and I've done some research today and the honda fmx 650 caught my eye tbh su h a good looking bike and it's a2 compliant so I'm now thinking the fmx as a daily bike and gs or triumph as the dry weather machine 😂

  • @indiamelia639
    @indiamelia639 3 роки тому +2

    Really like the back to basics format mate 👍

  • @jwcgroup
    @jwcgroup 3 роки тому +1

    loved this quickie review and ramble. nice to get a chance to meet you and speak at lynmouth on Nathan's postie bikes, can wait for that review. i finally met a celebrity 🤣 .. despite my two mates who hadnt a clue who i was yapping to! brill

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Ha Ha was nice to chat with you too Jon, cheers for saying hello 👏👍

  • @ozzyprogdomino8815
    @ozzyprogdomino8815 3 роки тому +3

    Cool little bike, I was looking at one of these when getting back in motorcycling but being a complete midget the Kawasaki z400 was a better fit. I was so pleased I bought one before the euro5 rules stopped them being sold in the UK and the rest of Europe.

  • @Big_Dai
    @Big_Dai 3 роки тому +1

    Will you be covering the Zero SR/F any time soon? Thinking about it.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      Did a review on it a year or two ago bud 👍

    • @Big_Dai
      @Big_Dai 3 роки тому +1

      ​@@teapotone Thanks for the response.
      Did not find it when I searched for it on your previous videos. I assume it's not titled as such (Zero SR/F).. I did find a 2018 Zero and one for the SR/S.. Don't know if I'm blind.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      My apologies Dai, looking back through my vids it does appear I’ve not done the SR/S??? But I have ridden it so don’t know why I did t do a vid 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️
      The Bike Vs Plane vid has Andy Man Cam riding one - ua-cam.com/video/RIn-Ugfmp2U/v-deo.html
      There really is very little difference in performance between the SR/F and SR/S

  • @martinsmotorbikestuff2478
    @martinsmotorbikestuff2478 3 роки тому +1

    Going to Switzerland? I just got back from there (don't worry, I left plenty for you). YOU WILL LOVE IT! Great roads, beautiful views and it never ends. Just beware of speed traps, tickets are in line with the Swiss price levels and that's not good ;-).

  • @Dontgo5
    @Dontgo5 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent review. Thanks.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Feeko!
      Glad you enjoyed it bud 👍

  • @cloggsy1971
    @cloggsy1971 3 роки тому +2

    I had the same issue getting my bike in for its 600 mile service with BMW… It was only done about 10 days ago… Got to play on a nice 1250 GS for 24 hours though 👌🏻👍🏻

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      What did you think of the 1250 Clive?

    • @cloggsy1971
      @cloggsy1971 3 роки тому +2

      @@teapotone Best bike in the world Bruce 😉😂🤣

  • @GurrasGarage
    @GurrasGarage 3 роки тому +2

    Nice bike, small cc bikes are cool, usually pretty cheap and low insurance cost.

  • @headrace4863
    @headrace4863 3 роки тому +1

    …BMW assist sounds lovely, they’ll bring cream tea maybe if you ask?! Did have to laugh at that description, Bruce. Cracking work as always. 👍👍

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      Ha Ha, aye it’s not quite that deluxe in real-life, but has been fantastic every time I’ve needed it either for a breakdown or recovery after an accident etc 👍

  • @DR200Gold
    @DR200Gold 3 роки тому +1

    Nice Vid 👍. I recently bought myself a 2021 G310 GS, great little beginner bike, a lot of fun to ride.

  • @bobholley6202
    @bobholley6202 3 роки тому +2

    That’s a cool little bike!

  • @ryksz
    @ryksz 3 роки тому +1

    You should consider reviewing the 310GS all the same

  • @buster8847
    @buster8847 3 роки тому +1

    My friend used a 99 600cc bandit for work and sold it and got one of these... I rode it other week and yeah its not too bad, I felt the front end was a bit sponge and the gearing could be slightly better... I personally would say a CBR250 would be a better bike to the GS310.
    Good ol review Bruce 👌.

  • @English-Motorcycle-Adventures
    @English-Motorcycle-Adventures 3 роки тому +2

    Perfect for the new rider 👍🏻 great video 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @oliveravery7372
    @oliveravery7372 3 роки тому +1

    have you been down north devon recently cuz im sure i saw u

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Ha Ha yes mate, I was down at Nathan Millward’s “Dorothy’s Speed Shop” last Thursday/Friday 👍

    • @oliveravery7372
      @oliveravery7372 3 роки тому +1

      @@teapotone ahh yes. so it was you. i was in the tractor going past carting muck. any videos coming out down there?

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Aye I’ll have a postie bike vid coming out in about a month, and the vid version of the podcast goes live on Monday on the Bru Time UA-cam channel

  • @michaelpowsey
    @michaelpowsey 3 роки тому +1

    Big thumbs up Bruce, nice video.

  • @compulsorybasicteabelly1368
    @compulsorybasicteabelly1368 3 роки тому +1

    So when's the 310 GS tour of the UK proper test ride then? 😁

  • @MadOldBiker
    @MadOldBiker 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video my ex blue line haggis munching friend ! can you do a video to clarify the licenses ? and what your opinion is on the present set up and what changes should be made for old farts like me ...who at 53 just did their CBT and will struggle getting going in a piddly 125 when I am the same build as you....cheers

    • @davidmain3
      @davidmain3 3 роки тому +1

      I rode as a kid on L’s in the 70’s. Took my test in 2017 at the grand old age of 61 using the direct access system. Alright it took me two attempts to pass but if I can do it anyone can.

  • @Trevor_J_Neville
    @Trevor_J_Neville 3 роки тому

    what ultimate addons case or holder is that Bruce?

  • @garethcouhig6055
    @garethcouhig6055 3 роки тому +1

    Good one ,well put over Manxman 👍🇮🇲

  • @jimmyrottencauli
    @jimmyrottencauli 3 роки тому

    Didnt you take it off road?

  • @kimholland9316
    @kimholland9316 2 роки тому +1

    Nice review

  • @theworldsbonkers
    @theworldsbonkers 3 роки тому +1

    How weird was this. I was in Allan Jeffries BMW with my son Looking at 310gs and your notifications came through.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      They’re always watching/listening 🕵️‍♂️

    • @theworldsbonkers
      @theworldsbonkers 3 роки тому +1

      @@teapotone great review btw Bruce.
      My lads getting the GS model taking the BMW rookie to rider direct access.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Great stuff 👍

  • @a9503128
    @a9503128 3 роки тому

    For the money very good bike, but for riders north of 75 kg or if you’re going on off road tours you’ll need a you need to upgrade that rear shock to a RallyRaid product. Or you can keep going back to BMW for a rear shock

  • @vspatmx7458
    @vspatmx7458 Рік тому

    Gs has an awesome plush suspension
    The 310 R has an average and city ride suspension.

  • @nokneedownian8521
    @nokneedownian8521 3 роки тому +2

    20 stone, I think you and chopsy enjoyed your pasties too much 😆

  • @cherylbarrett2939
    @cherylbarrett2939 3 роки тому +1

    What gear do you have? I like your jacket 🧥

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Thanks Cheryl,
      I usually wear the Rukka Nivala suit, Altberg boots, Knox Handroid gloves, and Shoei Hornet ADV lid. Rucksack is a Kriega R30 👍

  • @garethcouhig6055
    @garethcouhig6055 3 роки тому

    Well done,well put over.Manxman 👍🇮🇲

  • @redeyesbktheoldfart1542
    @redeyesbktheoldfart1542 3 роки тому

    I would go for a Benelli TRK 502 or 502x its A2 and around 5500 for a adventure bike a lot more bike for your money or a Benelli 500 or 500c if you want more of a road bike but still A2

  • @SuperchargedLlama
    @SuperchargedLlama 3 роки тому +2

    Apart from riding a diff bike to the one you reviewed, this was cracking 🤣 I feel like your lap of the UK would have been far more enjoyable on this (as a small capacity bike).
    What are you lining up to review next?

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      I’ve got a few classics coming 😉👍

  • @Carlnewman68
    @Carlnewman68 3 роки тому +1

    A nice little bike eh , but that exhaust needs cutting offffffff

  • @stuart4662
    @stuart4662 Рік тому +2

    It's not a GS it's an r lol very entertaining video though

  • @HalfManHalfPirate
    @HalfManHalfPirate 3 роки тому +1

    Uckfield bypass! We could have had a race 😂
    My 1200 had the valves done at 12k btw.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      Ah right - had it in my head it was 18k for some reason 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️👍

  • @paulthecodfathercodling5631
    @paulthecodfathercodling5631 3 роки тому +2

    Yes definitely the R, the GS version is not a bad bike either, is more a GS then the R, but i suppose thats obvious 😂😂

    • @paulthecodfathercodling5631
      @paulthecodfathercodling5631 3 роки тому +1

      If anyone wants a new or used Beema then my son is a salesman at Chandlers Brighton Motorad, just ask for Chris and mention my name and you will get a great deal 😁

  • @n0rthernl1ght18
    @n0rthernl1ght18 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the review. 5 and a half grand for that though?. I'd just go for a Honda CB500X instead for around the same price and which I used to own. Would wipe the floor with that "GS" all day long. I now own a GS Adventure. A proper one... I get what BMW are trying to do but for anyone on an A2 they can get so much more for their money. This to me just seems like a gimmick using the GS brand to sell them.

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      I’ll need to try CB500X as lots of people have commented the same thing.
      Cheers bud 👍

  • @highlandriders9696
    @highlandriders9696 3 роки тому +1

    Oh god, not another GS (baby one or not) on the road. Hahaha only joking, looks a nice wee bike for the commuter or newbie.

  • @richie10ee
    @richie10ee 3 роки тому +2

    Or you could buy a Japanese 300ish CC bike and not need to worry about breaking down…
    Good review Bruce!

  • @SteffanHarries
    @SteffanHarries 3 роки тому +2

    If you get the chance you should try the Husqvarna Vitpilen/Svartpilen 401, it's like the 310 but better (in my opinion)!

  • @toddestes786
    @toddestes786 Рік тому +1

    There ok ….not enough power or torque you get a single cylinder ktm 390 that will blow that away

  • @diegocella6791
    @diegocella6791 3 роки тому +1

    Have fun on the continent!

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers Diego, can’t wait to hit the roads and travel again 👍

    • @diegocella6791
      @diegocella6791 3 роки тому +1

      @@teapotone It does feel good!

  • @Ravan_Caw
    @Ravan_Caw 3 роки тому +1

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @nachohernandez9491
    @nachohernandez9491 2 роки тому

    It's an r

  • @johnvaleriewelbers2995
    @johnvaleriewelbers2995 3 роки тому +1

    🤓👍🏻good job🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🥂

  • @loooooopy
    @loooooopy 3 роки тому

    my motorocycle mechanic did my valve clearances for free....

    • @teapotone
      @teapotone  3 роки тому

      Blimey, you were lucky there 👍

    • @loooooopy
      @loooooopy 3 роки тому +1

      @@teapotone probably because 1.it's a single cylinder with easy access 2.i brought them food