BMW Motorrad is targeting affordable adventure tourer market with an all-new bike. Dubbed as BMW G310 GS, the new mini adventure tourer finally came out of cover and was showcased at the EICMA 2016 in Milan. This aggressive and rugged looking adventure tourer bike will enter the Indian market very soon.
BMW G310 GS has been designed taking inspiration from the German company’s range of GS bikes, specially the F700GS and the larger R1200 GS. The Indian two-wheeler market is growing rapidly, and with changing time, demand for premium and unique bikes is increasing. BMW Motorrad being one of the key players in premium two-wheeler market, cannot ignore such a huge emerging space.
The BMW G310 GS shares its power source with the upcoming G310R. In the adventure tourer bike, the engine could have been made to produce some extra power and torque as well but it didn’t turn out to be the scenario. The GS in the bike’s name mean ‘Gelandestrass’, which translates to ‘go anywhere, road or mountain’. With this bike the German two-wheeler manufacturer is targeting budding adventure enthusiasts, and also first time adventure tourer buyers.
BMW G310GS India Launch | July 18, 2018 |
The adventure tourer is making its market entry on the 18th of July with its G310R sibling.
BMW G310GS Price | Rs. 3.2-3.4 lakh |
Expect the BMW G310 GS adventure tourer to be priced at around Rs. 3.2 lakh to Rs. 3.4 lakh (on-road). It made its global debut at the 2016 EICMA in Milan and is now made available at several foreign countries including Britain at GBP 5,100. It will be priced more expensive than the G310R. Its bookings have officially commenced at authorised dealerships of BMW across the country for Rs. 50,000.
Engine | 313 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine |
Power | 34 PS of peak power at 9,500 rpm |
Torque | 28 Nm of torque delivered at 7,500 rpm |
Transmission | Six-speed Manual |
BMW F310GS shares the same engine with its sibling G310R, which is about to launch in the Indian market soon. Power source for the G310R is a 313 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The engine is capable to kick out 34 PS of peak power at 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque delivered at 7,500 rpm.
The engine and transmission were expected to get tweaked in the upcoming bike for touring purposes to generate a bit extra power and torque. However, it wasn’t to be the case as same power and torque figures are retained and the fuel economy of this bike is predicted to be around 30 kmpl. It is claimed to hit a top speed of 143 kmph, kerb weight of 170 kg and will have longer suspension travel and higher riding chassis to fulfill its touring character.
Suspension | USD front fork with 140 mm travel and rear monoshock with travel 190 mm |
Brakes | 300 mm front disc and 240 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS |
Tyres | 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear alloy |
BMW F310GS features USD front fork with long 140 mm travel, and rear monoshock with aluminum swing arm which can travel 190 mm. Braking duties in the bike are done by 300 mm front disc and 240 mm rear disc, which are combined with dual-channel ABS. While the global model gets two-channel ABS as standard, the Indian spec model could get it as an option. The G 310 GS rolls on a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear, both alloy. Both wheels are shod in Metzeler Tourance adventure-touring tyres.
The mini adventure tourer bike will lock horn with Royal Enfield Himalayan, upcoming Kawasaki Versys X-300 and KTM 390 Adventure with more rivals expected in the pipeline.
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