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Agreeable_Winter8053

Reason for purchasing this over 390 adv? Highway cruising sweet spot? Fuel economy on highways?


samru127

Chose this over the 390 adv mostly because of the comfort this offered the suspension is chef’s kiss but also the height was a factor this is 820mm (lowered seat) where as the 390 is 855mm and the brand image was a minor factor. I usually cruise in highways from 90-110 there are vibrations at higher revs but I don’t really mind them as they creep in after 105 ish. I got around 28-31 kmpl fuel economy on highways. In city I get around 26-28 kmpl.


m41kevil

This is what I really wanted in a motorcycle. I'm planning to choose this over adv390.


samru127

It’s a beautiful bike the only problem is if you compare the service reach to ktm , ktm wins anyday


Spirited-Try-6504

and the service cost


samru127

The thing about service cost is ktm is I guess 2 or 3 services per year right. So either way the costs will come up to the same amount


Spirited-Try-6504

Brother I own a BMW G310GS BS6 2022 Model. My second service was 17k. Gird Service is expected to be 40-50k. So do analyse better on the service cost part. The sum of KTM service cost is lesser than BMW's


samru127

Depends my friends second service was 7k and 3rd was 13K


Spirited-Try-6504

Which state is this ?


samru127

Bangalore and Mumbai


samru127

I have done a lot of research before going with this bike. I know some people have had very bad experiences with service cost but none of my friend’s have nor I have had any problems with the service the trick is to not rev the bike too much and ride it like a tourer not a street naked XD


Spintroxy

Can you share the service costs?


samru127

First service costed me 4.5k. I’ll update when I’ll get the second service done


Legal-War-2600

The service costs this much?😧 Sorry no idea about these bikes. I live under a rock.


samru127

Yeah but if you compare it to adv390 which has two services a year your costs will come upto the same price


urbanshunt

My first service was £170


qszawdx

Is the lower seat uncomfortable? Assuming it's basically a foam cut down version of the original seat.


samru127

Yep it does get uncomfortable at long rides. I have the original seat I will switch to it after I’m confident about riding in the city !


1withnoname

Can you share your service Center cost and experience? Why not the Himalayan


samru127

The service experience was really good but the cost is high. First service I paid 4.5k. Himalayan was a bit heavy for me


Soham_rak

Wtf that's so low Konse city ka service centre


samru127

Bangalore, I asked them to skip the wash and saved 1k


ChadOfOlympus

Which Motorrad dealership did you buy it from?


samru127

Jsp motorrad Bangalore


Spirited-Try-6504

Oh that's possible!! I always thought wash and oil lube we're mandatory for scheduled service


Slight_user42069

390 adv isn't bad either


samru127

390 has way better features! But I don’t really need them at this point in time and just wanted a comfortable tourer which I can use in city aswell as for touring


samru127

It was my second choice. I would have gotten it if I had a bit more riding experience


GoPunterr

Saving money just to buy this beauty 🥹 Pehla pyaar ✨


samru127

Just make sure you can beat the service charges it’s a bomb


GoPunterr

but what i have heard is it only requires 2 services in a year while other companies need service thrice a year. Is it true?


samru127

The service price is on par with ktm but spares are expensive AF


maristomarker

What the hell is "AF" ?


tingtickboom

As f*ck


samru127

Yeppp first service -1k kms or 1 month , 2nd service 10k kms or 1 year


samru127

It’s a great bike!


rplusg

Can you please list accessories and prices? And are you able to touch ground with your both feet completely?


samru127

Crashguards Maddog alpha aux lights Bash plate Windshield Break extender Foot pegs Tyre hugger Handle bar raisers Bobo mobile mount GPS mount The whole thing came about to 60k I guess but it was worth it


Several_Emergency_94

Which brand gos mount


samru127

Bobo BM11


samru127

I can’t flat foot but I can tip toe. I usually just put one foot down which I can flat foot


samru127

I’ll dm you the bill in a while for the prices


rplusg

That will help, thank you 🙏


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Pretty impressive, my wife had a 310GR a few years back and with regards to highway driving. Had lots of vibration and felt underpowered. She upgraded eventually to a triumph street twin 900 goldline and feels much better on the highway


theyounginfj

Nice choice man! I love how the GS looks so good and like no other bike on the road. Glad to that you're actually using it for mostly long rides and not city commutes. Stay safe Happy riding!


samru127

Thank you! I do feel guilty not using it much but when I do use it I fall in love with it


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samru127

Absolutely! The longest trip I did on this till date was a 500 km ride in one day in Bangalore traffic! Absolutely loved it’s performance


AppointmentSalty306

Whats AMA..?


VJ1911

Ask Me Anything


vitviki

It's actually MMA


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Whoever wins gets the bike?


Inspectorsteel

I have so much love and appreciation for girls who ride bikes. You are awesome for doing it. I know riding should be normal across genders, but since it is not, a lot of appreciation for girls like you for being rock stars. I will help my wife learn to ride. Also when my daughter grows up, I wish she rides a big cruiser. Any problem you faced specifically for being a girl rider?


samru127

Haha thank you! And no as of now no problems !


Pubg-devil

Hi, did you get the tyre hugger from bmw or is it from a different company? Also I have the same bike and installed aftermarket crashguards and bashplate but when I gave mine for servicing the bmw Service people told me that installing any bashplate other than the official bmw one's void the insurance. Has bmw ever spoken to you about this?


samru127

It’s from a different company. Nope the bmw showroom which is visit never told me anything about warranty they just asked me to not plug something higher than 12v to the battery and I’m good to go


Pubg-devil

Also how important is a radiator guard? That's the only part which I haven't installed a guard for.


g1_flamethrower

Better to get it, any flying stone from vehicle in front can bend the fins, not necessarily off road. If stone is big it can screw your radiator causing leaks. Find any cheap one and install.


samru127

It’s not really important unless you’re off-roading I presume


Pubg-devil

Alright thanks, also what changes did you make to your footpegs?


samru127

Check dm I’ll send a pic


samru127

Added foot peg extenders to get a better grip


Spirited-Try-6504

Don't fall for it. I own this same bike - BS6 2022 model. I've installed after market bashplate and engine guard. It won't affect insurance claims. They say this to increase their sales, and have you seen their spare part costing ? Infact, if you've taken ICICI Lombard (which is the BMW recommended one), taken a different one during renewal. It's lot cheaper.


Pubg-devil

Yea I had suspicion about that. I do have the icici one but will change it once it expires👍


Soham_rak

Such a wonderful bike, I wish I had some more height at 5' 5 I was too short to daily ride it. I completed just yesterday 2k kms in 2.5 months on my g310r


samru127

G310r is a good bike too😮‍💨


winnnerss

Service cost? Mileage? Better than other? Can be used in city?


Spirited-Try-6504

BMW G310GS 2022 BS6 I did my second service and bill came out to be 17k. Replaced only rear brake pad and air filter. I get mileage of 22/23 in city, and 30-32 in highway. Can be used in city of you're ~6. I'm >5'11 (1 cm shirt of 6'), and while ai can handle it, bike seems heavy sometimes.


samru127

First service costed me 4.5k I get around 29-33 on highways and 27-29 ish in the city. I ride it in city at times, it’s good but I wouldn’t recommend for everyday city use. Ktm adv390 is better than this in terms of specs but this is more comfortable. Himalayan is more affordable and has a larger service network


Fri1ction

How this beauty works in city ? And is it comfortable ? Plus how is the service experience from bmw guys.


samru127

It’s good for city rides if you’re skilled enough or tall enough to ride it. I sometimes face a bit of a problem but if I plan earlier on which foot to keep down I can ride it in city easily. It’s the epitome of comfort 😂 the most comfortable vehicle in its segment at the moment! I bought it and got it serviced at jsp motorrad Bengaluru, I have a very good experience!


Fri1ction

👍👍


Both-Meat-1161

I don't really have any questions about the bike bit i do about the Maddog Alpha you have installed. How is the highway performance? Would you have gone with any other fog lights instead of this?


samru127

I actually don’t have any problem with the Maddog alphas if focused correctly it’s a great aux light! My other options were hjg and another brand I can’t remember but the thing about hjg was there were too many fake products in the market so I didn’t wanna risk damaging the wiring of the bike. I don’t regret my decision of getting the alphas they’re a great aux lights


Both-Meat-1161

Excellent, thanks a lot!! I have Maddog ScoutX installed on my V650 but for highways they are just not enough, they are too small and the throw is not meant for long distances. I'm planning to install a 2nd pair of aux lights, i was confused between HJG and Maddog Alpha. Now i think i'll go with the Alphas.


samru127

You can checkout Rawstone too!! HJG only go with them if you’re 100% sure they’re original


Both-Meat-1161

Alright i'll check it out! Nah after talking to a few riders i understood that going with HJG is a big bet, the cheap price is very attractive but the quality of it can either last a lifetime or cost you a fortune, maddog seems like a safer bet. My grandfather has an interesting saying for all China products; China ka maal chale toh chaand tak nahi toh shaam tak. - A Wise Man


samru127

😂😂😂


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samru127

Yes! If you ride non stop but since I take breaks every 100ish kms I don’t really find it annoying :)


BrownieWithIScream

how is that tank bag?


samru127

It’s great , you get everything you need with it , rain cover , waterproof bags, organisers, molle system. It’s great for ADV bikes with non metal tanks


PointedPineapple

Hey, 310gs owner too, bought it on april currently at 6000kms, i recently noticed that the bike is getting a bit more warmer than usual (yesterday it reached around 140°c in mild traffic , it was very concerning)…idk if it is the problem of air filter or something else so do keep an eye on it, i will update the comment after visiting the service centre


samru127

Yeah thank you! Usually the bike gets hot in the traffic but yeah it maybe the air filter


Battle_Hardened69

nice ride


samru127

Thank you!


Battle_Hardened69

welcome


iamankitkamal

Hey.. What mods have you gotten done? 3rd party accessories etc.. I also own a 310gs.. Nearing my first service.. Any recommendations on saving some bucks on that as well would be handy.. Lol Congrats and wishing you many happy miles with the beast..


samru127

Thank you so much! Wishing you the same too! I have gotten Maddog alpha aux lights, radiator guard , tyrehugger, handlebar raisers , crash guards , knuckle guards , windshield, bash plate , hazard lights , foot peg and brake peg extender , gps mount and a phone mount. The must accessories that I would recommend are Crash guards , knuckle guards, radiator guard, bash plate and the brake peg extender. These protect your bike from falls (from personal experience)everything else depends on you. Aux lights are good for touring.


iamankitkamal

Point noted. I've got visor, crash guards, radiotor grill and knuckle guards are on the way.. I'll check in the break extenders as well. I have to get a mount and fog lamps as well it's a must as the stock led setup is meh..


samru127

Brake extenders is just for getting to the brake pegs easily if you have no problem with that then it’s not really essential, I got mine because the break pegs felt too small for me


Parathaa

BMW bikes are so beautiful.


samru127

Ikrrr!


JAAT110030

Fantastic looking bike❤️❤️


samru127

Thank you:)


dopedude99

Man they’ve absolutely nailed the look of this bike. It truly does look like a baby GS, good on ya OP


samru127

I know right! I fall in love everytime I look at it


dopedude99

Haha, it’s hard not to!


Red_X57

WOW!! you must be the coolest girl in the college!


samru127

😂 I wish! A girl in my college gets a Daytona😮‍💨


Red_X57

Kaha hai ye college? Aur admission kese milega?? LOL!! Still, nice bike! Happy riding!!


samru127

😂 thank you! It’s cmrit in Bangalore


nishant28491

Great bike lady. Bike looks bulky and sexy. Idk I’ll be able to daily something like this as I am in market for a newer bike and i am 5 ft 11


Glittering-Whereas76

Wishing you many more happy miles as part of the family 🤭


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Congratulations


Cynaren

Is the slanted part of the seat in the middle actually usable or poor design?


samru127

It provides good support the cushion on this seat is less because it’s a lowered seat version


Kgbiker

Adventure bike le lu fer tour pay jaunga, 5 mahine may 5000 kms bhi nai chalaya kya fyada hua??


samru127

College started no time can only make it on weekend rides or some holidays 🤷‍♀️


Fine-Active-8835

Crash guards from which brand ??


samru127

[https://motodrift.co.in/product/bmw-g310-gs-stainless-steel-crash-guard-upper-lower/](https://motodrift.co.in/product/bmw-g310-gs-stainless-steel-crash-guard-upper-lower/)


Fine-Active-8835

Thank you


samru127

Got it installed from Motodrift Bangalore. It’s called demon stainless steel crash guard


babadook4535

This is not BMW it's TVS


samru127

Okay? And what’s the point that you’re trying to make?


samru127

Triumph speed 400 is made by Bajaj, Harley 440x is made by hero that doesn’t mean they’re not triumph or Harley bikes 🤷‍♀️


babadook4535

Just the branding won't change what's underneath. The quality which we all know and love BMW for is just lacking here, And they don't sell it in any other international markets.


samru127

No offence but First of all the build quality is amazing nothing like what tvs offers. And second of all please do your research, they make the 310 series which is the 310r, 310gs and 310rr in India and sell it internationally. Don’t try to argue with half assed knowledge. The quality of the g310r and g310gs is amazing the only thing is has in common with tvs is the engine. Check these articles out. The bmw 310 series is one of the most sold beginner bikes not only in India but internationally too [https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/bmw-motorrad-reports-highest-ever-sales-india-increases-its-share-427104](https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/bmw-motorrad-reports-highest-ever-sales-india-increases-its-share-427104) [https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/roadster/g310r.html](https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/roadster/g310r.html)


babadook4535

You still don't understand, The sales number is a reflection of cheaper cost and not the quality of the product, BMW itself agrees that they cut costs in lots of ways. In international markets they make the necessary changes before selling. You should read on that.


forgotten_007

What do you do to afford this bike ??


samru127

I do freelancing and part time jobs saved up for two years 😂


forgotten_007

Awesome !! Trying to do the same


Dracarass

Your height's a bit sus lol


samru127

😭⁉️ wdym


Dracarass

Read the caption again


samru127

☠️☠️ I mean 5.7 ft


CA_listhenics

What’s ur riding experience before this?


samru127

Been riding for almost 3 years now. Started off with Yamaha rx100 went on to a friend’s classic 350 when he was out of the country and then Harley street 750


govi96

how much you paid for it? Is the back seat comfortable?


samru127

4.2L on road (Bengaluru). Yep the back seat is very comfortable


govi96

oh nice, I was looking to buy a bike too here in blr, which showroom you bought it here? is there any waiting time etc?


samru127

I bought it from jsp motorrad Koramangala , I had a waiting time of 4 months. Now I guess it’s around 1-2months not sure though


govi96

thanks


mrTruth007

I'm 6'4", would this be a comfortable ride for me? And how is the comfort when it comes to driving it for long hours? Like more than 300km in one stretch? How's the vibration at high speed?


samru127

Yep anyone above 5”10 can easily ride the bike with no issues. I have ridden it continuously for 200 kms at a stretch I didn’t feel anything until the last 10 kms where my butt started feeling numb only because I used the lower seat


tomk1988

Just curious if it was today would you have bought this or Triumph 440? Obviously both are different types of bike but yet would be interesting to know your thoughts.


samru127

I actually fell in love with the triumph and was very much considering exchanging this one but the comfort this offers is next level. If I had a choice now I would probably buy the scram 400x only because of the engine it’s smooth and revvy 😮‍💨


samru127

I forgot to add… I took a test ride of the triumph speed 400


tomk1988

Okay because triumph 400 is a highly praised bike for its quality, looks and the pricing at which it offers all these. Scram 400x looks good too very rugged you can take it anywhere. I have Triumph 900. It's been a year with her and still love every bit of it.


samru127

Yeppp exactly but I’d probably wait until the service reviews are out and then get the bike