The BMW G 310 GS weighs 175kg wet, has a seat height of 835mm and 220mm of ground clearance, and makes 34hp. Expect about 78 mpg, for a range of around 195 miles from its 11.5-litre tank.
6/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
An approachable, lightweight gateway into adventure riding, good for gentle green lanes, but its cast wheels and soft forks aren't built for rocky trails. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
5/5
Road usability
2/5
Technical off-road capability
3/5
Green-lane suitability
3/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£5,890
Engine313cc
Power34hp
Torque28Nm
Weight (wet)175kg
Seat height835mm
Fuel tank11.5L
Real-world range~195 mi
Economy~78 mpg
Wheels (f/r)19" / 17"
Ground clearance220mm
Suspension travel (f/r)180mm / 180mm
ABSYes
Traction controlNo
Ride modesNo
Service interval6,000 miles
Licence requiredA2
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)110/80-19 / 150/70-17
Where the BMW G 310 GS sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The BMW G 310 GS has a 835mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Range against similar bikes
Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.
Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.
Tyres that fit the BMW G 310 GS
It runs a 110/80-19 front and a 150/70-17 rear. 28 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
Owners value the G 310 GS as an approachable, lightweight gateway into the GS family. Riders report that the reverse-cylinder 313cc engine centralises weight effectively, giving nimble, confidence-inspiring low-speed balance for beginners. However, owners advise that the cast alloy wheels, soft non-adjustable forks, and lack of standard belly protection mean it should be kept away from sharp, rocky trails.
Pros for green laning
Manageable 175kg wet weight: substantially lighter than twin-cylinder adventure bikes, making low-speed paddling and solo recoveries easy for newer riders.
Reverse-cylinder mass centralisation: the backward-tilted 313cc cylinder places weight close to the bike's centre, resulting in agile, responsive low-speed steering.
Plush 180mm suspension travel: provides 220mm of ground clearance and compliant damping that comfortably absorbs gravel fire roads and light green lanes.
Low running costs and A2 compliance: delivers ~75-80 mpg with cheap road tax, affordable consumables, and switchable ABS for off-road braking control.
Cons and limitations
Cast alloy road wheels: 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast rims are vulnerable to cracking or bending on sharp bedrock impacts.
Non-adjustable front forks: soft factory fork damping dives heavily under hard trail braking and can blow through its travel over sudden drainage ditches.
Exposed underbelly: lacks a standard metal skid plate, leaving the engine casings vulnerable to flying stones and trail debris.
Modest 34hp output: cruising at sustained 70mph on dual-carriageway transit sections leaves minimal roll-on power for overtakes.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
