The BMW G 310 R vs. BMW G 310 GS motorcycles are similar, but they also cater to different riders.
BMW has two solid entry-level motorcycles for new riders — the G 310 GS and G 310 R. At first glance, the bikes look similar, and part of the reason is because they are. However, the two bikes have a few things that set them apart from each other, and that helps make the $700 price difference between the two make more sense.
What you have to pay attention to is the R and GS in their respective names. The 310 R is part of the BMW Roadster line that includes three other bikes. This makes it an ideal fit to take on paved roads, but that same thing applies to plenty of motorcycles. What the 310 GS can offer that the 310 R might otherwise struggle with is some off-road use. The GS falls under the Adventure bike category, and that means you can not only zip around the city streets, but you can get some decent use on dirt trails if you choose to.What’s good about the BMW G 310 GS?
The bike doesn’t exactly scream excitement with a single-cylinder 313cc engine, but it’s a good performer on the dirt and road. Dirt Bike Magazine’s review of the motorcycle says the smaller motor doesn’t hamper the off-road experience, but adds that its size is smaller than your average adventure bike. On top of that, the tires are geared toward street riding, so if you’re doing most of your riding off-road you’ll either want to swap the tires or grab another motorcycle.
