2018 BMW G 310 R Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price

August 11, 2017

2018 BMW G 310 R

Originally slated to be a 2017 model—we tested a pre-production example in late 2016—the new BMW G 310 R is finally being released as an 2018 model.

Manufactured in Bangalore, India, by TVS motor Company to BMW quality control specifications, the BMW G 310 R is an inexpensive sport bike with BMW design and engineering.

The 313cc single is a peppy motor and the handling is impressively predictable. The bike is shod with Michelin Pilot Street radial tires, and the fixed damping suspension works impressively well.

ABS is standard, and the calipers are by Bybre (a Brembo brand), so braking is impressive. In addition to a price below $5000, the 2018 BMW G 310 R also gets 71 mpg, so thrifty riders will find BMW attractive for the first time.

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2018 BMW G 310 R Specs

ENGINE

Type: Single cylinder w/ front intake
Displacement: 313cc
Bore x stroke: 80 mm x 62mm
Maximum power: 34 horsepower @ 9500 rpm
Maximum torque: 21 ft/lbs @ 7500 rpm
Maximum speed: 90 mph
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Valve train: DOHC
Fueling: EFI
Cooling: Liquid
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: Endless O-ring

CHASSIS

Frame: Tubular steel bridge-type frame w/ detachable rear subframe
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 41mm fork; 5.5 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable non-linkage shock; 5.2 inches
Wheels: Cast aluminum
Front tire: 110/70 x 17; Michelin Pilot Street
Rear tire: 150/60 x 17; Michelin Pilot Street
Front brake: 300mm disc w/ radially mounted fixed four-piston Bybre caliper
Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ floating single-piston Bybre caliper
ABS: Standard

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