BMW G 310 GS
2024 BMW G 310 GS: 34 hp A2 adventure bike, 175 kg, last model year sold in France before the F 450 GS. Full specs, press reviews and generations.
At a glance
The BMW G 310 GS is a small 313 cc, 34 hp single-cylinder adventure bike, A2-licence compliant without restriction and weighing 175 kg kerb. It is no longer sold new in France, where BMW presents the F 450 GS (€7,500, 47.5 hp) as its successor: this page covers the 2024 model year, the last sold in France, at its final price of €6,700 (orders closed on 30 September 2024). Reviewers praised its ease of use, comfort and frugality, while criticising a flat engine low down, soft suspension, weak brakes and minimal equipment.
World press review
Meta-score
10 sources
Press ratings
Easy little urban adventure bike, linear engine and comfortable suspension; suspension quickly overwhelmed when riding hard or off-road, handlebars too low standing up, non-switchable ABS as the only aid.
Solid finish, very accessible on light off-road terrain; vibrations on the motorway and an engine that is flat below 5,000 to 6,000 rpm.
Comfort and chassis praised; slightly notchy gearbox, non-adjustable levers (first version), low handlebars when standing.
Sound handling, great comfort and low running costs; engine short on torque for a GS and spongy brakes.
Comfortable, well-finished entry-level bike; little power, especially at higher speeds, and a high price.
Brilliant, frugal engine, light and agile, easy-to-modulate brakes; wind protection and non-adjustable levers criticised (first version).
Willing engine, comfort and easy handling; overly soft suspension, imprecise gearbox and front brake lacking progression.
A genuine small all-rounder, well finished, comfortable and economical; expensive next to the G 310 R, flat below 6,000 rpm, non-adjustable levers (first version).
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
Reviews of the 2021 generation are rare: only Cycle World has tested a recent version (2023 model year), without a numeric score. The 79/100 meta-score is therefore calculated from the only two scores available, given to the mechanically very similar first version of 2017-2018: 4/5 from MCN and 77.5/100 from Motorcycle.com. BikeSocial, RevZilla, MOTORRAD, 1000PS, Moto.it, Moto Magazine and Le Repaire des Motards tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: its ease of use, light weight and agility, comfort, frugality and low running costs (MOTORRAD, Moto.it), its solid finish (BikeSocial, 1000PS, Le Repaire des Motards) and genuine light off-road ability. Cycle World recommends it to anyone looking for an accessible adventure bike with BMW pedigree.
What they criticise: an engine that is flat low down and stretched on the motorway, overly soft suspension, brakes lacking bite or progression, vibrations, handlebars too low for riding standing up and electronics limited to ABS. MCN sees it as a significant step down for riders downsizing from a big GS, and 1000PS and Le Repaire des Motards find it expensive.
Key quotes
"BMW's G 310 GS is not a hardcore adventure bike. And it was never intended to be. […] But anyone who wants an accessible adventure motorcycle with BMW pedigree in an approachable package, look no further than the BMW G 310 GS."
"The BMW G310GS is economical, easy to ride and allows you to step onto the BMW ladder and join the GS family for just over £5000."
"Appealing handling, great comfort, high everyday usability, low running costs – that is what speaks for the BMW G 310 GS, especially from the point of view of novice riders and commuters."
"The BMW G310GS indeed proved to be a solid, well-made bike with an excellent mix of fun performance and low fuel consumption: just what many travellers tired of extra-large weights and electronic equipment are looking for."
"The BMW is a great, simple and very comfortable entry-level motorcycle for adventurous everyday riders."
"While the off-road setting of this test does not flatter this mini-GS's suspension, the road part of our test revealed a comfortable machine with a willing engine."
Pros
- Light, agile and easy to ride
- A2-licence compliant without restriction
- Comfortable for everyday use
- Very frugal (3.5 L/100 km claimed)
- Solid finish and GS badge
- No known recall on the 2021 generation
Cons
- No longer sold new in France (replaced by the F 450 GS)
- Flat engine low down, stretched on the motorway
- Soft suspension, quickly overwhelmed
- Brakes lack bite
- Minimal equipment (non-switchable ABS, LCD screen)
- Vibrations
Our review
Is the G 310 GS still on sale?
No. It no longer appears in BMW Motorrad France’s range, and its page now reads: “The new BMW F 450 GS succeeds the BMW G 310 GS”. The F 450 GS, a 420 cc, 47.5 hp twin, starts at €7,500.
BMW France’s configurator stopped offering the G 310 GS on 30 September 2024, the same date as in Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the UK. In May 2025, BMW confirmed to the German magazine MOTORRAD that the model would not be updated to Euro 5+, mandatory for new registrations from 2025. It remained on sale in the United States until the 2025 model year. This page therefore covers the 2024 model year, the last sold in France.
How much did it cost?
BMW France’s final price was €6,700 in Cosmic Black 3 (€6,690 until 31 July 2024). The Rallye (Racing Red) and Sport (Polar White / Racing Blue Metallic) styles cost €6,820. The 2021 generation launched at €6,170. In the United States, it sold for $5,695 in 2024 and 2025.
What sets the 2021 generation apart?
Unveiled in October 2020, the second version received Euro 5 homologation, ride-by-wire with automatic idle boost at start-up, a self-reinforcing slipper clutch, full LED lighting and brake and clutch levers adjustable to four positions. The ABS, however, can no longer be switched off, unlike on the first version. The 2024 model year only changed the Rallye style’s colour.
How good is the engine?
The 313 cc single has a rearward-tilted cylinder and a cylinder head turned through 180°: the intake is at the front, the exhaust at the rear. It makes 34 hp (25 kW) at 9,250 rpm and 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm according to BMW France’s spec sheet (the 2020 press kit gives peak power at 9,500 rpm, the owner’s manual peak torque at 7,250 rpm). On the dyno, Cycle World measured 30.5 hp at 9,420 rpm. BMW quotes a top speed of 143 km/h.
Reviewers find it lively and frugal (Moto.it, Moto Magazine) but flat below 5,000 to 6,000 rpm (BikeSocial, Le Repaire des Motards). MOTORRAD finds it short on torque for a GS, 1000PS short on power at higher speeds, and BikeSocial notes vibrations on the motorway.
How does it ride?
It uses a tubular steel trellis frame, a non-adjustable 41 mm upside-down fork and a preload-adjustable shock, both with 180 mm of travel, and 19- and 17-inch wheels. At 175 kg kerb and with an 835 mm seat, it is universally judged easy and agile. RevZilla could never upset its chassis, and MOTORRAD praises its great comfort.
The reservations concern:
- soft suspension, quickly overwhelmed when riding hard or off-road (MCN, Cycle World, Moto Magazine);
- brakes that are weak for Motorcycle.com, spongy for MOTORRAD, lacking progression for Moto Magazine, but easy to modulate for Moto.it;
- handlebars too low for riding standing up (Cycle World, RevZilla);
- minimal equipment: non-switchable ABS as the only rider aid, no riding modes, no traction control, no connectivity, LCD screen.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
BMW quotes 3.5 L/100 km (WMTC cycle) in its spec sheet, and 3.3 L/100 km on the model page. With the 11.5-litre tank, range is about 330 km. The foreign press recorded 3.3 to 4.6 L/100 km, including 4.4 L/100 km for Cycle World on the 2023 model year.
The owner’s manual calls for an oil change every 10,000 km or every year, and a valve clearance check, spark plug and air filter replacement every 20,000 km. BMW France’s warranty is 3 years.
Recalls
No recall was found for the 2021 generation, either in France (RappelConso) or in the United States (NHTSA). The first version was subject to two US recalls: side stand (2018) and brake caliper pistons prone to corrosion (2018 to 2020).
Specifications
| Displacement | 313 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 34 hp (25 kW) @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Weight | 175 kg (kerb, all fluids, tank 90% full) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 |
| Seat height | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.5 L |
| Fuel consumption | 3.5 L/100 km — 80 g/km CO2 (WMTC cycle, BMW France spec sheet; the model page gives 3.3 L/100 km) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 10,000 km or 1 year — Valves, spark plug and air filter: 20,000 km (BMW owner's manual 2022) |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder 4-stroke with rearward-tilted cylinder and reversed cylinder head, DOHC, 4 valves, balancer shaft, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, slipper clutch |
| License | A2 |
| MSRP | €6,700 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 80 x 62,1 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 10,9:1 |
| Fuel system | BMS-E2 electronic fuel injection, 42 mm throttle body, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves operated by rocker arms |
| Max power RPM | 9250 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 7500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 26.7 ° |
| Trail | 98 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm upside-down fork, non-adjustable, 180 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Central shock directly linked to a die-cast aluminium swingarm, adjustable preload, 180 mm travel |
| Front brake | Single 300 mm disc, radial four-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
| ABS system | BMW Motorrad ABS, non-switchable (non-cornering) |
Performance
| Top speed | 143 km/h |
|---|
Electronics & rider aids
| Traction control | No |
|---|---|
| Anti-wheelie | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | No |
| Dashboard | LCD multifunction instrument cluster |
| Connectivity | None |
| Other features | Standard ABS, non-switchable, Ride-by-wire and automatic idle boost at start-up, Self-reinforcing slipper clutch, Full LED lighting, Brake and clutch levers adjustable to 4 positions, Standard luggage rack, No riding modes |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Adventure: upright, wide handlebars |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Small screen |
| Payload | 170 kg |
| Max total weight | 345 kg |
The G 310 GS offers an adventure-bike position, upright with wide handlebars, and an 835 mm seat (820 and 850 mm accessory seats). MOTORRAD and Moto Magazine praise its comfort; Cycle World and RevZilla, however, find the handlebars too low for riding standing up off-road, and Moto.it criticises the poor protection of the small screen. The brake and clutch levers, not adjustable on the first version (a complaint from RevZilla, Moto.it and Le Repaire des Motards), have been adjustable to four positions since 2021. Payload is 170 kg, for a permitted total weight of 345 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
3.3 to 4.6 L/100 km (foreign press readings: MOTORRAD 3.3 L, Moto.it ≈ 3.7 L, BikeSocial ≈ 4.0 to 4.6 L, Cycle World ≈ 4.4 L)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~330 km (calculated from BMW's figure: 11.5 L / 3.5 L/100 km); ~260 km with the 4.4 L/100 km recorded by Cycle World
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 10,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 20,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 20,000 km |
| Chain | Check tension: 40 to 50 mm slack on the side stand (owner's manual) |
Average service cost
Annual service: about £180 in the UK (MCN)
Warranty
3 years
BMW’s owner’s manual (2022 edition) specifies a running-in check with oil change between 500 and 1,200 km, then an annual service. The oil and filter change (about 1.65 litres of SAE 5W-40) comes every 10,000 km or every year. The air filter, spark plug, valve clearance check and fork oil change come every 20,000 km, the fuel filter every 40,000 km or every 4 years. Brake fluid is changed after one year, then every two years. MCN puts the annual service at about £180 in the UK, and MOTORRAD highlights low running costs. BMW France’s warranty is 3 years, with an optional 1- or 2-year extension.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW G 310 GS | €6,700 | 34 hp (25 kW) @ 9,250 rpm | 175 kg (kerb, all fluids, tank 90% full) |
| KTM 390 Adventure X2026 | €6,199 | 45 hp | 176 kg (full tank) |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 4502026 | €5,890 | 40 hp | 196 kg (kerb, tank 90% full) |
| Triumph Scrambler 400 X2027 | €6,645 | 40 hp | 179 kg (kerb) |
| Honda NX5002026 | €6,799 | 47.6 hp | 196 kg (kerb) |
| BMW F 450 GS2026 | €7,500 | 47.5 hp | 178 kg (kerb, all fluids) |
Generations
- G 310 GS (1re version)2017 – 2020
313 cc · 34 hp · 28 Nm · 169.5 kg (road-ready)
Launch of BMW's small adventure bike: 313 cc single with reversed cylinder, 41 mm upside-down fork, switchable ABS, Euro 4, halogen headlight.
- G 310 GS (Euro 5)2021 – 2024
313 cc · 34 hp · 28 Nm · 175 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5 homologation, ride-by-wire and automatic idle boost, slipper clutch, full LED lighting, adjustable levers; ABS no longer switchable.
- F 450 GS2026 – today
420 cc · 47.5 hp · 43 Nm · 178 kg (road-ready)
Successor named by BMW: 420 cc parallel twin, ABS Pro, traction control, riding modes and a 5.5-inch TFT screen.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G 310 GS (1re version)2017 – 2020 Launch of BMW's small adventure bike: 313 cc single with reversed cylinder, 41 mm upside-down fork, switchable ABS, Euro 4, halogen headlight. | 313 cc | 34 hp | 28 Nm | 169.5 kg road-ready |
| G 310 GS (Euro 5)2021 – 2024 Euro 5 homologation, ride-by-wire and automatic idle boost, slipper clutch, full LED lighting, adjustable levers; ABS no longer switchable. | 313 cc | 34 hp | 28 Nm | 175 kg road-ready |
| F 450 GS2026 – today Successor named by BMW: 420 cc parallel twin, ABS Pro, traction control, riding modes and a 5.5-inch TFT screen. | 420 cc | 47.5 hp | 43 Nm | 178 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.