[ashwinprakas]

Originally Posted by MaheshY1

That's too low for a 310.

No doubts about that considering its shortest in class bore/stroke Ratio of 1.28 with the longest final drive ratio of 2.47.

Which simply leads me to presume that BMW's targeted user base was not the heaver/older kind like us.

IMHO, though not much can be done about the cylinder, going for a more shorter sprocket setup might at least improve its versatility as far as usable torque goes with a not so significant effect on its cruising and top speed abilities considering the intended use the motorcycle was built for.

[Nilesh5417]

Read that the twins are being offered at a discount of 70k by some dealers. That brings the GS310 down to 3.5lacs and which is high but still kind of acceptable for some.

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[bevivek]

Originally Posted by Nilesh5417

Read that the twins are being offered at a discount of 70k by some dealers. That brings the GS310 down to 3.5lacs and which is high but still kind of acceptable for some.

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I just spoke to the Pune BMW Motorrad dealer and he confirmed that a minimum of Rs. 40,000/- and as far as I can make a out a max of Rs. 60,000/- may be on offer for both bikes. So the GS comes down to Rs. 4,06,000/- if Rs. 40,000 is the discount and Rs. 3,86,000/- with the Rs. 60,000/- discount. Similarly the 310 R comes down to Rs. 3,46,000/- with the Rs. 40,000/- and Rs. 3,26,000/- with the Rs. 60,000/- discount.

[Torque_Curve]

50,000th BMW G 310 rolls out from TVS plant in Hosur



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[RSimonS]

Saw brake pad service bill. Rear brake pads for 310R costs just 5911.00, labor extra.

[swiftnfurious]

Originally Posted by RSimonS

Saw brake pad service bill. Rear brake pads for 310R costs just 5911.00, labor extra.

How much does the RR310 rear brake pads cost? Since the bike's same - the pads also should be same right?

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

How much does the RR310 rear brake pads cost?

Rs 1050/-

I think it should be the same pads. But going by BMW attitude, I don't think they will allow pads to be outsourced stating warranty issues.

With many issues being highlighted with the bike - owners might not risk warranty atleast for the first two years.

[dinu2506]

Originally Posted by RSimonS

Saw brake pad service bill. Rear brake pads for 310R costs just 5911.00, labor extra.

Insane pricing. For my Bonnie, the rear brake pads is around 2500

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Rs 1050/-

I think it should be the same pads. But going by BMW attitude, I don't think they will allow pads to be outsourced stating warranty issues.

But how will they know the difference? Since, it's not something that needs to be done on schedule, one can easily get it via TVS and no one at BMW will even bother looking at

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

But how will they know the difference? Since, it's not something that needs to be done on schedule, one can easily get it via TVS and no one at BMW will even bother looking at

Yes. True. If TVS sells over the counter.

Also, just to add - if someone used up the rear brakes so fast, that's really not the proper braking habits - he's probably using way too much of the rear brakes (ineffective too!) than the front.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Yes. True. If TVS sells over the counter.

Also, just to add - if someone used up the rear brakes so fast, that's really not the proper braking habits - he's probably using way too much of the rear brakes (ineffective too!) than the front.

Correct, perhaps Banglore BMW riders can collectively buy a New TVS and use it to get the spares

I think, TVS and others give spares on the counter, they just need VIN.

[navpreet318]

Originally Posted by Sebring

....... For eg., BMW jackets and accessories are so much accessible online and it's not like before where they enjoyed a WOW REACTION! ......

Could you please list out the online websites where BMW jackets and riding gear is easily available?
I really appreciate the build quality of their riding gear. I have the Rally3 riding gear set. 7 years of riding, off-road riding and abuse and they still look like new and are just not ready to give up. I'm actually bored of it now. And multiple other brands riding gear have come and gone in between, but this just stayed rock solid.

I'd appreciate if some online shop has the availability in size and models of this riding gear. And I do hope that it's built in the same build quality.

Talking of build quality. There does seem to be a downward trend. Not just in these small bikes but the big 1200s too. I think one should lap up any air cooled 1200 if it's available in the market. I have seen a few great pieces at great prices. Its the true fill it, shut it and forget it bike.

I have changed only oils and oil filters till now in the past 7 years of my bike. Still feels like new. Plastics feel new. No sounds or squeaks.

And 15 days back just changed the air filter, brake oil and spark plugs. That's it.

Not just a superbike, but cheapest maintenance bike I have ever owned till now. Of course servicing done myself and the fng.

Can't say that about the newer crop of BMWs I'm sure!

[Sebring]

Hey buddy, There have been so many instances when I was surfing for clothes, BMW stuff came up. I was not looking for BMW gear specifically. I'm not sure if they are original, but they do come up often. I'll definitely PM you links. Regarding your observation of air-cooled engines, what more can I say except 'old is gold', Treasure your well performing bikes!

Originally Posted by navpreet318

Could you please list out the online websites where BMW jackets and riding gear is easily available?

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by navpreet318

I really appreciate the build quality of their riding gear.

It's all rebranded AFAIK - so you can get the same quality with top brands at cheaper prices.

Their GS boots for examples are SIDI - costed 56k for the BMW branded one, for the same model that had a price of 40k in shops.

[ethanhunt123]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

It's all rebranded AFAIK - so you can get the same quality with top brands at cheaper prices.

Their GS boots for examples are SIDI - costed 56k for the BMW branded one, for the same model that had a price of 40k in shops.

Yes but the Sidi boots wont have the BMW logo like the TCX boots dont have the Ducati logo