Wikipedia

BMW G 310 R

The BMW G 310 R is an entry-level standard motorcycle. It is BMW's first, modern, low-end, beginner motorcycle sold under the BMW Motorrad brand. It debuted in November 2015 with global sales beginning in 2018.

BMW G 310 R
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Also calledTVS Apache RTR 310
Production2015-present
AssemblyHosur, Tamil Nadu, India
ClassStandard
Engine313 cc (19.1 cu in) single
Bore / stroke80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in)
Compression ratio10.9:1
Top speed143 km/h
Power25 kW (33.6 bhp) @ 9,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque28 N⋅m (21 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
TransmissionSynchromesh 6-speed, multiple-disc clutch, endless X-ring chain[2]
BrakesFront: 300 mm disc, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear: 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
TiresFront: 110/70 R17
Rear: 150/60 R17
Wheelbase1,374 mm (54.1 in)
DimensionsL: 1,988 mm (78.3 in)
W: 896 mm (35.3 in)
H: 1,227 mm (48.3 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight158.5 kg (349 lb) (claimed)[3] (wet)
Fuel capacity11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)
RelatedBMW G 310 GS, BMW G 310 RR

The bike is powered by a four-valve 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine shared with the TVS Apache RR 310 that BMW says produces 25 kW (33.6 bhp) power at 9,500 rpm and 28 N⋅m (21 lbf⋅ft) torque at 7,500 rpm. The engine configuration has the intake in front of the engine, and the exhaust behind it.[1]

BMW released the G 310 GS, an adventure bike based on the G 310 R, on July 19, 2018.

History

edit

In 2013 BMW announced they were collaborating with motorcycle manufacturer TVS for production of a series of sub-500 cc bikes in Tamil Nadu.[4] These motorcycles were targeted for developing markets, markets with prominence of lower-displacement bikes, and as entry-level sport bikes in developed markets.[5] This was the first time that BMW Motorrad ventured into developing the sub-500 cc bikes.[6]

BMW K03 was the code name given to the first collaborative product of BMW-TVS. It was a test bike which was developed in India and sent to Germany for further testing and modifications.[7]

In October 2015 in Brazil, the BMW G 310 Stunt was the first concept bike unveiled by BMW Motorrad.[8] The commercial version of the concept was officially unveiled by BMW Motorrad the next month, at EICMA 2015 in Milan, Italy, and was shown in India at the 13th Auto Expo 2016.[9] The bike was commercially released on July 18 globally.[10]

The G 310 R is marketed in different segments in different countries worldwide. The Indian website Rushlane, based on a BMW promotional video, calls the G310 R "not an entry level motorcycle but a premium lightweight and compact sport bike", while the US magazine Cycle World describes the same bike as "entry-level" and "a compact muscular-type naked sport bike".[11][12]

Production

edit

BMW G 310 R was developed with an intent to increase BMW's presence in global markets.[13] It was developed in both Europe and India.[14] The design of the bike was originally engineered by BMW in Munich, Germany, and is built and assembled at TVS Motor Company's Hosur plant in Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[15][16]

Specifications

edit

BMW G 310 R has a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled four-stroke 4-valve single-cylinder reverse-inclined DOHC engine, with a bore and stroke of 80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in), and a 10,500 rpm redline.[17][18] It has self start, static rev limiter, counterbalance shaft, wet sump, and electronic fuel injection and requires at least 95 RON petrol. It is compatible with up to 10% ethanol (E10).[19] The fuel capacity is 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal).[20]

It has a side-mounted inclined exhaust, a kickstand sensor, and a plastic engine spoiler.[21]

The instrument panel consist of a monochrome segment LCD display with engine temperature meter.[22][23][24]

There are two auxiliary power sockets and a steering lock.[24]

The graphics are implemented using decals.[25]

It has a pillion seat, pillion footrests, and rear handles.[citation needed]

The G 310 R has a length of 1988 mm, width of 896 mm and height of 1227 mm, a wheelbase of 1374 mm, and a seat height of 785 mm. The steering angle is 64.9°.[26] It has an upside-down fork and a mono rear shock absorber with adjustable preload. The bike has a front 110/70 R17 and a rear 150/60 R17 Michelin Pilot Street Radial tubeless tyre and 5-spoke alloy rims.[27] The braking of the bike features a dual-channel anti-lock braking system, with the front using a single 300 mm disc, radially-bolted 4-piston fixed-caliper brake and the rear, a single 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper brake.[28] It has an axial front master brake cylinder.[citation needed] The brakes are made by ByBre.[citation needed]

It has "no brag-worthy goodies like a traction control system or a quick shifter"[29] and does not use CAN bus.[30] Compares to the rival KTM 390 Duke, the G 310 R lacks Bluetooth connectivity, a full-colour display, and switchable ABS.[23]

2021 facelift

edit

Since 2021, it is Euro 5 compliant and has Idle Speed Control, electronic throttle control and an assist-and-slipper clutch, as well as adjustable levers, LED headlight and indicators.

2022 facelift

edit

In 2022, two new color options were introduced at an ex-showroom price of ₹2.7 lakh (US$3,200) in India.[31]

In Germany, it was released at €5,550 (US$6,563.99).[32]

Performance

edit

BMW says that the G 310 R produces 25.1 kW (33.6 bhp) at 9,500 rpm and a torque of 28 N⋅m (21 lbf⋅ft) at 7,500 rpm.[33][34] BMW claims the top speed is 144 km/h (89 mph).[11][35] BMW's claimed wet weight is 158.5 kg (349 lb).[3]

Some performance tests listed here were conducted by Otomotif tabloid from Indonesia in July 2017.[36]

Parameter Time
0–60 km/h (37 mph) 3.7 s
0–80 km/h (50 mph) 5 s
0–100 km/h (62 mph) 7.5 s
0–100 m (330 ft) 6.9 s @ 95.8 km/h (59.5 mph)
0–201 m (1⁄8 mile) 10.3 s @ 116.1 km/h (72.1 mph)
0–402 m (1⁄4 mile) 15.9 s @ 133.9 km/h (83.2 mph)
Top speed (on speedometer) 152 km/h (94 mph)
Top speed (Racelogic) 149.8 km/h (93.1 mph)
Fuel consumption 4 L/100 km (71 mpg‑imp; 59 mpg‑US)

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c "BMW G310R First Look". Sport rider. 11 November 2015. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Data & Equipment | G 310 R". www.bmw-motorrad.in. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  3. ^ a b Susvirkar, Sunil (23 November 2015). "Tech Spec Comparo: BMW G310R vs KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Honda CBR250R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Mahindra Mojo vs Benelli TNT300". Motoriods. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  4. ^ Balakrishnan, PS (22 May 2015). "Details Emerge About TVS-BMW's First Bike – The K03". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  5. ^ Harley, Bryan (11 November 2015). "BMW Enters Entry-Level Market: 2016 BMW G310R First Look". Motorcycle-USA. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  6. ^ "BMW ropes in TVS to make sub-500cc bikes". Times of India. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  7. ^ Susvirkar, Sunil (23 June 2015). "TVS-BMW K03 exported from India to Germany with a price tag of Rs 107,250 per unit". Motoroids. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  8. ^ Yogi, Vikas (13 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R bike revealed; to be produced at TVS facility in India". The Financial Express. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  9. ^ "2016 Auto Expo: BMW G310R will make India debut". ZigWheels. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  10. ^ Sunny, Ken (11 December 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R motorcycle likely to be launched at Auto Expo 2016: Report". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  11. ^ a b Karuppaswamy, Nithyanandh (19 December 2015). "New BMW G310R promo video released". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  12. ^ Bornhop, Andrew (12 November 2015), "2016 BMW G310R - First Look Review; This new entry-level BMW arrives early next year.", Cycle World
  13. ^ "2016 BMW G310R". TopSpeed. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  14. ^ Boora, Divyanshu (9 December 2015). "Auto Expo 2016: BMW-TVS Might Launch its Highly Anticipated G310R". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  15. ^ Downes, Andy (11 November 2015). "New BMW G310R roadster revealed". Motor Cycle News. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  16. ^ Sunny, Ken (12 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  17. ^ Boora, Divyanshu (29 January 2016). "Auto Expo 2016: TVS to Unveil a BMW G 310R-Based Concept Bike". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  18. ^ Tharyan, P.; David Luther, Joshua (19 December 2015). "Motorcycles that will make you drool". Business Standard. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  19. ^ "BMW Motorrad Preise ab Januar 2011. E10-Kraftstoff -Verträglichkeit bei BMW und Husqvarna Motorrädern". BMW. 5 October 2022.
  20. ^ Patel, Sagar (16 November 2015). "BMW G310R instrument cluster detailed in new photos". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  21. ^ "BMW Bikes G 310 R Price, Images, Reviews and Specs". Autocar India.
  22. ^ "BMW launches G 310 R and G 310 GS in India with huge price cuts". Moneycontrol. 8 October 2020.
  23. ^ a b "2021 BMW G310R: Top 5 Reasons to Buy - BikeWale". www.bikewale.com. 13 May 2021.
  24. ^ a b Manuals
  25. ^ "BMW G 310 R Gets A New Colour Scheme | Motoroids". www.motoroids.com. July 15, 2022.
  26. ^ "BMW G310 R revealed". Visordown. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  27. ^ Paralikar, Ajinkya (22 January 2016). "BMW Motorrad G310R Bike To Be Unveiled At 2016 Auto Expo". Drive Spark. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  28. ^ Sunny, Ken (12 November 2016). "TVS-BMW G310R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  29. ^ "BMW G 310 R Review: Pros and Cons - BikeWale". www.bikewale.com. 15 July 2022.
  30. ^ Instructions
  31. ^ "BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS prices hiked". Autocar India.
  32. ^ "BMW G 310 R: Testfahrt, Daten, Preis". www.adac.de. 15 May 2023.
  33. ^ "Top 5 bikes coming at Delhi Auto Expo 2016". OnCars. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  34. ^ "BMW Introduces G310R Roadster". Roadracing World. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  35. ^ Heinrich, Aaron (12 November 2015). "BMW G310 R: The first "Beemer" under 500cc". Gizmag. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  36. ^ "Data Lengkap Test Ride BMW G310 R : Tes Dyno Dan Data Akselerasi - GridOto.com". otomotifnet.gridoto.com.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_G_310_R&oldid=1242356138"