I have a 2018 with only 4k miles and no any problem at all, to me a good bike, yes some recalls but nothing more, average 87 km/l, fast and maniobrable, I have a F900XR too but I won't leave the little baby
I have a 2018 with only 4k miles and no any problem at all, to me a good bike, yes some recalls but nothing more, average 87 km/l, fast and maniobrable, I have a F900XR too but I won't leave the little babyA good question ... I've now had mine for 3 years.
Its not a bad bike [I still have it] - but plenty of teething problems & recalls.
And the [email protected] still won't start in the cold [ <10'C]
So overall, if I knew then, what I know now . NO .. I'd go Honda.
The overall BMW experience is no where like what I expected.
This small bike does nothing to enhance the bmw reputation - IMHO.
Yes, it is a good sense start slow and climb to higher capacities, the curve is a little expensive but you will get more knowledge what you really want and appreciate from a bike, good sense man, it is good for youI got it as my first bike, the main selling point for me was the comfortable seat and the 0% finance they where offering.
It made more sense to me to get a new bike with abs and a warranty for learning / commuting on than spend 2k less on an older bike with no warrenty.
Given the cost of the other new lams bikes, I'd probably buy it again in the same situation. I'm now looking at moving to a 700-800cc bike.
So here we are...1 month after buying the bike and I still haven't got it back repaired...haven't even sat on it yet ! It will be for sale.Bought mine a couple of weeks ago. Before riding it I noticed that it was leaking fluid from the water pump pipe! Bike is ( just ) still under the 3 year warranty
and is still at the dealers. Not their fault, the dealers don't manufacture them but it does put a dampener on the bike for me........oh and she has had the sidestand/caliper recalls already done. Just
2,500 miles on the clock....hopefully doesn't indicate an expensive toy alert for future miles !!
Me too, always look forward to getting my bike serviced or a recall done as I get to try out a demo bike for the dayI have had Suzuki & Honda bikes in the past in for a service,only BMW have given me a demo bike to play with while mine is getting service work done.
To me that is looking after your riders & a great step to your next bike
Caliper recall Scooter 650,600 service GS800,6000 service 2020 R nine T,had a blast......
No, I would not buy it again. I had so much pleasure out of it I gave it to my grandson and bought the 310GS. I don’t live in a cold climate and probably bought my bikes after the initial teething troubles were detected and handled so I have had no hassles. As the man said, great value for money.I would definitely buy again.
No major issues (touch wood), all minor issues were dealt with by the dealer.
Service cost were always very reasonable and they always provided a loaner bike free of charge.
great value for money in my opinion.
Any difference adding the K&N?I would buy again,love the wee bike,it does the job....
Changed the exhaust,K&N air filter,levers to shorties
Do a lot of runs with mates on bigger bikes & still grin every time I take it out![]()
Interesting to see a resurrected thread. I blow hot and cold about the G310R. My son shares it with me and finds it stalls too easily. Do not go on about learning to ride a bike etc. These things stall too easily full stop. Cold starting no longer a problem with 'thinner' oil. Gearing is all wrong in my opinion. A wider spacing with a taller top ratio would be nice. I do not enjoy the bike in stop start traffic or on fast roads. Plusses are light weight, decent economy, ok ride and handling, brakes fine. I would not buy again though and no one is interested in taking one in as a trade in. Overall decent but not great. Stalling is the main downer.JoeSoCal
What made you buy BMW again after that experience? I will be keeping mine until the warranty runs out then will never ever consider or buy BMW again. They are just overpriced crap with an arrogant and uncaring dealer network!
Good points. I would rephrase this to say that the jump from 1->2 is way too long and the jump from 5->6 is too short....
I got tired of the strange gearing design. First gear is way too long and 6th is too short. Even if you change final ratio through sprokets, I didnt want to increase the revs at 110km more than what it was already running at stock.
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