BMW G310 GS Tourer is heavily inspired by its larger siblings F700GS and R1200 GS; shares engine with BMW G310R
BMW Motorrad is targeting affordable adventure tourer segment in India with its G310 GS. The bike has made its grand appearance at the 2018 Delhi Auto Expo and grabbed everyone’s attention here. This much awaited mini adventure tourer was displayed at the EICMA 2016 in Milan and since then we have been waiting to see it in flesh and here it comes at the Auto Expo.
This aggressive and rugged looking adventure tourer will be launched here commercially in the second half of 2018. The bike draws design inspiration from its bigger siblings, specially the F700GS and R1200 GS. Also, it shares the same engine and several components as its naked streetfighter sibling G310R.
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As the Indian two-wheeler market is growing rapidly and demands for premium bikes are increasing here, BMW is hoping for good result with this model. Thanks to the arrival of the BMW G310 GS and the G310R, BMW Motorrad will certainly get a strong hold here in Indian market.
What’s more interesting is G310 GS will be built locally at TVS Motors’ Hosur factory in Karnataka alongside the G310R. As the bike has appeared at the 2018 Auto Expo, let us look at the details about this model closely:
BMW G310 GS India Launch
BMW G310 GS will launch in India by the end of this year along with its naked sibling the G310R. BMW has displayed several of its motorcycles at the ongoing Auto Expo as it shows rightful commitment to India
| BMW G310GS India Launch | H2 2018 |
BMW G310 GS India Price
BMW G310 GS is expected to be priced competitively Rs. 2.75 lakh and Rs. 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Local production of this bike will help the German premium bike manufacturer to keep pricing lower.
| BMW G310GS India Price | Rs. 2.75 lakh – Rs. 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) |
BMW G310 GS Engine, Performance and Mileage
BMW F310GS shares the same engine with its naked streetfighter sibling G310R, which is also about to launch in the Indian market soon. Power source for the G310 GS 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 at 7,500 rpm.
This engine and transmission are well capable to make the bike perform its duty on light rugged terrains, the purpose for which it has been built. The bike is expected to return around 30 kmpl of mileage while it is able to hit a top speed of 143 kmph and the bike weighs 170 kg.
| Engine | 313 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Maximum Power | 34 PS @ 9,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 143 kmph |
BMW G310 GS Dimension
Dimensionally, BMW G310 GS measures 2,075 mm in length, 880 mm in width and it has a height of 1,230 mm along with 1,420 mm of wheelbase. This 169.5 kg weighing bike sports 835 mm of seat height. An 11-litre capacity fuel tank of this bike ensures a long range without refueling.
| Length | 2,075 mm |
| Width | 880 mm |
| Height | 1,230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm |
| Seat Height | 835 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 169.5 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11-litres |
BMW G310 GS Wheel, Brake and Suspension
BMW G310 GS runs on 19-inch front alloy wheel and a 17-inch rear alloy wheel wrapped with dual-purpose tyres. For braking duty, the bike uses a 300 mm front disc brake and a 240 mm rear disc brake combined with a dual-channel ABS. Suspension duty in the BMW G310 GS is done by 41 mm upside down front forks and multi-step adjustable monoshock absorber at the back. So far, BMW has equipped this bike with top notch quality equipments to deliver a superior performance.
| Front Wheel | 19-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch |
| Front Brake | 300 mm disc |
| Rear Disc | 240 mm disc |
| Front Suspension | 40 mm USD front forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock absorber |
BMW G310 GS Design
BMW G310 GS sports a rugged and aggressive design that is inspired by its bigger siblings from the GS line up. It sports sharp and powerful headlamp, a beak like front cowl, a tall windshield, fully digital instrument cluster, muscular fuel tank with sculpted appearance. The low positioned seat with wide handlebars ensures greater control over the machine along with a comfortable riding position.
BMW G310 GS comes with a narrow tail section that looks like heavily inspired by F700 GS. There is an LED taillight and the bike also sports an underbody skid plate protecting the engine block from scratch. Overall, the bike has been designed to not only draw attention on roads, but to offer the riders great riding experience as well.
BMW G310 GS Rivals
BMW G310 GS will lock horns with tough rivals like Royal Enfield Himalayan, Kawasaki Versys X-300 and KTM 390 Adventure in Indian market.
BMW G310 GS Images At 2018 Auto Expo
