I'm 188cm And it seems to be hard to get to a standing position. I had a Honda CR 500 dirt bike, and standing was easy on it. On the 310 I feel like I'm pulling on the bars too much to get to a standing position. Seated it feels fine. Just my legs are folded enough to make it a bit difficlut to stand up on very short notice. Like when you see the rock is worse than you thought it was, and want to stand.

Perhaps the taller seat would help.

 

The GS is a very tall bike compared to the competition, even those of a larger capacity. I find it comfortable at 1.85m..

 

I'm 190cm, and interestingly I felt comfortable on the 310GS but cramped on the Versys 300. I think the seat and fairing are a bit wider on the BMW than the Kawi, hence the feeling of your legs being wider. I find the factory BMW seat comfortable on long rides, but I think I remember reading a lot of complaints about the Kawi seat needing an upgrade due to being so narrow. As long as your legs fit into the recesses in the BMW's fairing, I would say you fit.

And I completely agree with Dantama. I can't stand on the pegs with the factory bars. I added risers last year, but I'm taking them off this year as I don't plan on doing much offroading this year and I believe they increase strain in my shoulders on long rides.

 

I'm also 193cm. The bike is comfortable enough but my knees are really all that grips the tank. I plan to try the tall seat at some point. I mainly use the bike for 30-40 minute commutes.

 

I have the GS since a couple of weeks but had it out for a full day trip last weekend - I have to say the leg / knee position is really cramped after a while! I'm 6'3" (1.90) and I definitely have to work on the seat.

 

Agree, 6" with 31" inseam and my legs get to feeling really cramped after a while. All other geometry / positions are fine. Need to look at adjusting the brake pedal too, its too damn high and needs to be dropped lower. Dont see many complain about that oddly. When I search it people complaining it is too low.

 

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I'm 6'5"and the BMW 310 GS rates really really well on the knee and hip angles. It's almost the same as the cg500x in measurements but cheaper

 

I am sorry, but I find it funny when riders who are 6+ feet tall complain about being cramped on a small bike. Meanwhile, if you are a shorter rider with say a 29" inseam it is a hassle to ride these bikes. Taller people have no problem with the 700 or 800 and above with their high seats, so why buy a 310GS? There is always KTM's 35" seat on the new 390ADV that I could never ride unless there was log or curb everywhere I needed to stop. OR an automatic stand that came down when the bike comes to a stop.

I am not trying to be pissy towards taller riders, but you have far more choices of rides than shorter riders who need a lower seat to keep the bike from falling at even a modest lean at a stop. You have more leverage to hold up a 1200 than I do to hold a 310. If I was 6 feet, I would go with the.... I just looked it up. The 750 is 32.1" and the 310 is 32.9. WTF BMW !!! Go with 850ADV or KTM 390 ADV and get the legroom you need.

PS: I would still have a hard time holding up the 750 with the extra 100 lb of weight.

 

For information, yesterday I sat on a KTM390 Duke (which the 390 adventure is based on).
Compared to my 310GS, the Duke was VERY tight! It felt like my elbows were almost at my sides! I'm 183cm (6ft) My friend who is 5cm shorter than me also tried it and thought the same. So it would suggest that a KTM390ADV is NOT a good alternative to the 310GS for taller people.
I have 32mm (1 1/2") bar risers on my GS. Taller riders should DEFINITELY fit these. You should also consider replacing the footpegs with the 19mm (3/4") lower versions.

 

I’m sure you can get foot pegs which are lower (and larger) than standard. These would definitely help you. Also a comfortable seat pad would raise you up another 1/2” or so.
Do you have bar risers fitted?


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I'm 1.92m. On the 310GS, only the knees touch the tank, and the legs are split more than on the 310R. I like a total grip with the thighs, not just the knees. On the R, the legs go nicely under the wings of the tank; the knees are relaxed, perfect fit. I ended up buying the R.

 

I'm 1.99m and I had the extended seat, from 835mm (32.9) to 850mm (33.5) and I can feel the difference.
KTM 390 ADV is 855, I've seat on it and find it ok too. It was more expensive here. And orange...
The knees are not fitting the same way due to the tank design and I feel fine for that on 310GS

Of course I can't stand up. I'll try the bar risers & lower foot pegs next for extra room, and please share if you have other ideas.

 

I'm 6.1ft and the gs310 is a little short for me. I replaced to lower foot peg, and up 10 degrees the handlebar , now it's ok. 193/6.3 is definitely not recommended for this bike!

 

I'm in the market for foot pegs. Can you share what you used for aftermarket foot pegs? do you have a link?

 

I agree!, for bigginers the g310gs is a perfect bike!
However, 6.1ft is the maximum .

 

Sorry got to disagree with you. I’m also a return/beginner and 6’3” I have to say it’s very comfortable and I don’t look or feel awkward on it. However I bow down to more seasoned riders.

 

People come in quite the diverse collections of limb size. What’s comforting for one is horrid for other. It’s all do able within reason. I think one limiting factor from the factory is weight. i am a porker at 230 pounds. My 310 was marginal until I restrung the front and rear with stronger springs. I think the engineers were thinking “world bike”riders of say 150 lbs.

 

Happy for you. After few months you will understand what I'm talking about.
Try bikes like tenere 660/700, or ktm 690, just for knowing how fited it can be for you.
However,Enjoy your reading!

 

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It's fit also to the 310gs, with some adjustment .
Just remember that only one pin should be contact each peg.

 

That's excellent.
Is it a straight swap?
Can I re-use the existing G310GS springs? or you need to get a springs kit with it?

 

You can use the exist spring you have.
However, to avoid from litel angel ,and to straight the peg, you will need to put some metal piece .
I send a picture.

 

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The problem is that the spring width/cavity is 10mm whereas the stock spring is 15mm.

I therefore return these pegs.