After Rumors, Spyshoot, Concept, up to Design Sketch is revealed, finally now the German manufacturer exhibiting original figure whiz them in Lightweight class, the BMW G 310 R. This new BMW's Roadster is very different and so the first than their predecessors in terms of segmentation, development, to production. This BMW G 310 R is product of a partnership with Indian manufacturer TVS Motor Co., and likely will be produced in India to minimize the production costs.
The BMW G 310 R will be sold in three colours, a black and white combination, a metallic blue and more premium, paid option of metallic white base, with BMW racing colour trimming, blue and red. For 158 kg, It’s a lightweight and compact streetbike, riding on a steel-trellis frame and 5-spoke cast-wheels. The G 310 R fascia is dominated by a minimalistic headlight fairing. Much minimalistic than a Kawasaki Z300, The green streetfighter from the japanese manufacturer.
BMW G 310 R is a cleanly styled motorcycle, sleek body panels left uncluttered by excessive graphics. There’s pronounced tank extensions, boldly emblazoned by a racy "R", which remind us about BMW S1000R design. While the chunky, smoothly profiled 11 litre fuel-tank bears the famous, globally looked up to BMW badge.
The BMW G 310 R motor is rather unique, for reclining its liquid-cooled cylinder backwards, head rotated 180 degrees, exchanging positions of the inlet and exhaust ports. Just like the YZ450 Dirtbike, or a NSF250R Honda's Moto3 bike. This cleverly shifts much of the powerplants weight, its gearbox, closer to the motorcycle front wheel and allows the G 310 R a short wheelbase (1374mm), without shortening the alumunium swingarm.
The four-valve head houses dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), and offers fuel-injection, just like all bikes in this class. Expect quick revving engine character, as it’s a short stroke engine with bore and stroke measuring 80mm x 62mm. The BMW G 310 R revs till 10.500 RPM, and makes 34 HP at 9.500 RPM, lower than KTM’s fierce, larger capacity Duke 390. But still one step ahead than Cheap - Cheerfull - Chirpy Z250SL which we'd tested before. Do however expect a tall order of smoothness and refinement, with a counter-balancer provided.
Peak torque is 27,9 N.m built up at 7.500 RPM. BMW claims a 145kph top-speed, with fuel-efficiency of 30kpl, which puts the BMW G 310 R right up at par for the segment.
BMW G 310 R Specs
Engine : Four stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled
Capacity : 313 cc
Bore x Stroke : 80 x 62 mm
Compression Ratio : 10,6 : 1
Induction : Fuel Injection
Max Power : 34 HP @ 9.500 RPM
Max Torque : 27,9 N.m @ 7.500 RPM
Transmission / Drive : 6-Speed / Chain
Frame : Steel Trellis Frame
Front Suspension : 41mm Upside Down Forks
Rear Suspension : Aluminium Swingarm in conjunction with a directly-mounted spring strut
Front Brakes : 3000 mm Disc, 2-Pot Calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes : 240 mm Disc, 1-Pot Caliper, ABS
Front Tyre : 110/70 - R17
Rear Tyre : 150/60 - R17
Wheelbase : 1.347 mm
Seat Height : 785 mm
Weight : 158 Kg
Fuel Capacity : 11 Litres