I only have 3,600 mile on mine and I got stuck on the road 70 miles from home. It’s not charging. Still under warranty. When I get it fixed I worried it might do it again or something else.
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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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.
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.
Excellent observations and I like to remind myself it is an inexpensive bike. There is no comparison in reliability (regardless of the name badge on the tank) in my mind with a " made in Japan " bike. I think whilst there are issues with the 310, you may find this in other non-Japanese bikes at that price point (perhaps Royal Enfield, KTM 390 etc.). It is an endearing, competent and interesting machine regardless and in my mind worth the heartache, at least for me whilst it is covered under the manufacturers warranty.