BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched in India

BMW has launched the G 310 R street bike and G 310 GS adventure motorcycle in India. The bikes are priced at Rs. 2.99 lakh and Rs. 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.

The BMW G 310 R is based on a steel frame and measures 2,005 mm in length, 849 mm in width and 1,080 mm in height, while its wheelbase is 1,380 mm. The bike weighs 158.5 kg (unladen) and comes with a 11-litre fuel tank.

The G 310 R features a triangular headlamp with an instrument pod placed on top. The fuel tank has the 'G 310' decal with BMW logos on either side. The 'R' decal is placed on separate side fairings. The bike also has a chin fairing, stepped seat and a side-mounted exhaust with a chrome heat shield. The G 310 R rides on 17-inch 5-spoke cast aluminium wheels finished in black. It has 41 mm upside down forks in the front and a monoshock at the rear.

The G 310 GS is based on the same chassis as the roadster. It measures 2,075 mm in length, 880 mm in width and 1,230 mm in height, while its wheelbase is 1,420 mm. The seat is set at a height of 835 mm and the bike weighs 169.5 kg (unladen). It has a fuel tank capacity of 11-litres.

The G 310 GS has the same headlamp but features a pronounced beak that extends from the fairing. BMW logos are placed on the side along with GS monikers. Overall, the looks of the G 310 GS are inspired by BMW's larger capacity adventure bikes. It features 41 mm upside down forks at the front a monoshock rear suspension with 180 mm of travel. The bike comes with 19-inch alloys at the front and 17-inch at the rear.

Both motorcycles share the same 313cc, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine, which produces 33.53 BHP @ 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Braking is handled by a single 300 mm disc with a 4-piston caliper at the front and a 240 mm disc paired with a single-piston caliper at the rear. Both bikes come equipped with ABS.