BMW G310GS

[Moto63]

Evening Martin, yes my ktm still has the cat attached but like I say the pipe gave a huge performance hike (relatively speaking obviously on a 390😁😉) Austin racing say an approximate 4brake horse increase and I must say it defo feels it. Only slight down side is it's very loud.

[xbally]

Thanks Michael-perhaps we should start a Thumper Club KTM thread to see if there are any other enthusiasts on here?

[Guzziless Steve]

The G310's both R and GS are built in India under a joint venture between BMW and TVS. Had a test ride on one of the R versions and was impressed. Easy to ride and handle. Not the fastest, but on the kind of roads I ride, anything over 60mph means you're in the hedges, instead of riding between them. For the money, build quality is good. Of course some parts are not top notch, but this is an entry level bike. Brakes are Bybre, made in India Brembo's. These type of companies can't afford to put their name to some kind of cheap product. Will probably get one of these at some stage soon. It will have to be the R model, as I have legs which mean my backside is close to the ground.

Ron.

Interesting, I had heard a Chinese link, but maybe that is just the new BMW 850 twins (which are having a lot of engine problems apparently).  Still think I would prefer a Himalayan and save 1500 quid.

[RonXBR]

Think I'll still spend the extra and get what I prefer.

Ron.

[Guzziless Steve]

Think I'll still spend the extra and get what I prefer.

Ron.

Fair comment Ron, each to their own.