[EvryDayRide]

Here's an info-graph of the g310r, great for getting to the main specs you're looking for without browsing the boring list on BMW's site. Just don't look at the price unless you're in India.

 

[SlickRick]

These make life so much easier. Everything that actually matters to people looking for in a bike is listed right there. Thank you !

 

[LiquidCool]

Too bad they don't show you the seat to foot peg height, would be nice to know if my legs are going to be bent a bit too much.

 

[SlickRick]

That definitely would have been nice, but I still think there is sufficient info in there. You can always check it out at a dealer when they get them and test it perhaps. Maybe even see if they have a demo day

 

[LiquidCool]

Would have been nice to see the total weight allowance for the g310r with a full fuel tank. That'll give us an idea on how much luggage we can load onto one along with our own body weight.

 

[Sidewinder]

I think that's more in depth information that's better left in a manual or something like that

 

[LiquidCool]

Never-mind, I did the calculations myself.

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled = 349 lbs (158.5 kg)
Permitted total weight = 760 lbs (345 kg)

weight allowance for rider and luggage = 411 lbs

That's more than enough for my needs.

 

[SlickRick]

Nice, now people have a reference to go off of here lol

 

[LiquidCool]

Not sure how low the bike will sink if you decided to use all 411 lbs allowed but I assume most people will only use half of the weight allowance.

 

[Sidewinder]

I can't really see people putting a lot of weight on this. Doesn't seem like it'll happen to the vast majority riding these

 

[LiquidCool]

I just wonder how the suspension will handle a person and their luggage with a full tank while going over bumps. wouldn't want to bottom out.

 

[SlickRick]

True... that is a concern indeed. Hm....

 

[bmwrider]

Ultimately you will want to make sure you follow the load limit, so depending on how much you weigh... you'll have to start form their. Might be time to start going to the gym

 

[Sidewinder]

"Weight reduction starts at home"

 

[EvryDayRide]

Maybe waiting for the Mini GS would be a better alternative than trying to fit everything on a bike that wasn't designed for touring.

 

[bmwrider]

"Weight reduction starts at home"

It will make for a good excuse to ride during pre-dawn hours or when ever is ideal for you to go to the gym. I've seen a growing amount of riders show up. But of course not the hardcore body builders. good luck trying to ride after working out with those goals.

 

[LiquidCool]

I've seen quite a few bikes at my local gym too, probably because there's always space for bikes to park whereas cars have to circle a bit before finding a spot. Shave off a few extra pounds and increase the amount of usable weight.

 

[Sidewinder]

I can only imagine having to ride a bike after a real good workout lol, doesn't seem too pleasant !

 

[bmwrider]

I've seen quite a few bikes at my local gym too, probably because there's always space for bikes to park whereas cars have to circle a bit before finding a spot. Shave off a few extra pounds and increase the amount of usable weight.

some cardio before getting back on is a good start, that used to be my ritual.
have to work on my legs though, have to prepare for my 1000cc cruiser days, those things are heavy.

 

[SlickRick]

Leg day is always a pain... but everyday is arm day. Bro Science lol