Economics of 310 Ownership

I used to be in the flavor of own one for long time. Many years I had a restored 1977 Airhead. Then my wife insisted I modernized to ABS brakes in 2012. Once I rode a modern boxer, I pretty much abandoned the the very nice Airhead. Everything superior in terms of riding experience. Maintenance was not as simple and required some new tech to learn and tools to buy. Warranty and dealer support became important with the increase in technology. Totally worth it as the riding experience was indeed superior. But very hard to swallow, my 2012 1200RT was very first time I purchased a new unit Of any kind. Spending sooo much money. But technology marches on. The bike from 2012 is not as sweet as 2022 requiring upgrades if you want the best experience. And making used purchases problematic.
I‘m still trying to figure what’s best but I currently see trading in the 310 when warranty up for an electric bike of comparable specs. That bike is on the Horizon but nor here yet.But I’d call that another upgrade to keep up with technology. Its Probably the best time in History to own a motorbike. Just keep getting better and better.

On techno bikes especially first iterations I think it wise to remain in warranty. Parts are expensive as is labor. By the time you reach the end of BMW warrant it’s time for new version. I think that’s their strategy with long warrant.

vezernii said:

Время покажет))) времена и пристрастия имеют свойство к изменениям..я ни в коем случаем про ограничения типа кефир и зефир)) мне очень нравятся Хонда GRF 300 .. но мне претит иметь два мотоцикла сразу..я так не могу.. не может быть у мужчины две женщины)))..поэтому катаемся на бмв 310 GS))

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Google Translation: "Time will tell))) times and preferences tend to change .. I'm by no means talking about restrictions like kefir and marshmallows)) I really like the Honda GRF 300 .. but I hate to have two motorcycles at once .. I can’t do that .. a man can't have two women)))..that's why we ride a bmw 310 GS))"

My reply: I've always believed the right number of motorcycles is three, that's why I have an S1000RR for track days, an S1000XR for sport touring, and the G310GS for adventuring. I guess the womanizing analog would be a mistress, a wife, and girlfriend? Good thing my wife suffices for all three (and approves of all three motorcycles). 😇

My reply in Russian: Мой ответ: я всегда считал, что правильное количество мотоциклов — три, поэтому у меня есть S1000RR для трек-дней, S1000XR для спортивных туров и G310GS для приключений. Я предполагаю, что аналогом распутства будет любовница, жена и подруга? Хорошо, что моей жене хватает на все три (и все три мотоцикла одобряет). 😇

SKX009K1 said:

The thing is, the 310 GS is so good for everyday riding that I don’t think I would be using a bigger bike all that much.

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I can almost agree with this, but I'm not yet ready to give up the exhilaration that comes from a 498 lbs sport-touring bike with 165 HP or a 459 lbs track bike with 199 HP.

SKX009K1 said:

I do hope that BMW keeps improving the unit. I read somewhere that they’re beginning another cooperation with TVS, so I assume that’s a good sign.

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I very much agree with this and there is a sign that this is likely: The recently announced G310RR has a TFT display and two engine modes, a Track/Sport mode and a Rain/Urban mode. If BMW can justify these improvements for the 310RR, I like to think the next gen 310GS will the TFT and it's own dual modes, one for street and one for enduro. 🤞🤞🤞

Link: https://www.bmw-motorrad.in/en/models/sport/g310rr.html

Tier1 said:

I'm eyeing the s1000rr if I get back into track days, or maybe just replacement for my Yamaha MT-10. It's such a badass bike!

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Got my vote x2: I've had a 2014 S1000RR and I currently have a 2017 S1000RR. It's set up like an RS with ABM handlebars that are 4" higher than the OEM clip-ons and a Zero-Gravity Touring Wind Screen. I put 24,000 miles on the 2014 and I've put over 30,000 miles on the 2017 so far. Longest ride was to the Ozarks and back from Northern Virginia. Below 10,000 RPM, it's a fun sport bike. Above 10,000 rpm, it's an insanely quick track bike. On track, I hit 162 mph on a half mile straight while still leaving room to brake hard for the hairpin turn at the end of the straight. Yes, I'm smiling as I type this...