Tank grips 2022 G310R

Has anyone installed rubber tank grips on their G310r? How do they look? Are they helpful?

lance123 said:

Has anyone installed rubber tank grips on their G310r? How do they look? Are they helpful?

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I am not sure I understand the question. Helpful in what way?

lance123 said:

Has anyone installed rubber tank grips on their G310r? How do they look? Are they helpful?

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I prefer tank grips on all my motorcycles. That currently includes a '22 G310GS, '21 S1000XR, and '17 S1000RR (which is set up like an RS with the handlebars raised 4" and a Zero Gravity Sport Touring windscreen).

For me, it's not about looks, it's about (1) having a non-slip surface between both knees so I can keep my arms relaxed and unweighted as the bike moves under me in the twisties and (2) it's about having a non-slip surface under my outside knee when I'm leaning (i.e., when my inside knee is out and down). Leaning in is mostly a track thing on my RR and it's high footpegs. However, because my XR is a low suspension XR, I find it necessary to lean in on the XR to avoid dragging my footpegs in the twisties.

I have TechSpec grips on both my XR and RR. Unfortunately, TechSpec did not have G310GS tank grips available when I was kitting out my GS, so I purchased Wunderlich's G310GS tank grips. I should have waited for TechSpec's GS tanks grips. The Wunderlich tank grips are quality products, but they are too smooth to be a non-slip surface. TechSpec now has G310GS tank grips; I've bought a pair; and I will install them the next time the temp is above 80F (per their recommendation).

TechSpec does have G310R specific tank grips at...

https://techspec-usa.com/products/g...rips-free-center-tank-protector-included.html

Alternatively, if you prefer clear grips that are non-slip, I've had Stompgrips and they also provide a good non-slip surface and they also have G310R tank grips at...

https://stompgrip.com/products/bmw-g-310-r-16-19-tank-grips-0154?variant=43008697139440

That said, looks-wise, I prefer TechSpec over Stompgrips, but that's very much a personal taste thing.

P.S. For completeness, I should have also said that I find tank grips extremely useful off-road when I'm standing and want to hold the tank without my knees slipping. I omitted this because you have a 310R. I'm adding it in case someone with a 310GS reads this thread.

No direct experience other than what I run on my R1200GS, but there’s this for the 310GS, with an installed picture:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...ank-pads-bmw-g310gs-2017-2022?sku_id=10299584

Best,
DeVern