BMW G 310 twins to be launched on October 8
What's the story
BMW Motorrad will launch its 2020 G 310 R and G 310 GS motorbikes in India on October 8.
As for the highlights, they will have a sporty look and an all-LED lighting setup. They will draw power from a BS6-compliant 313cc single-cylinder engine.
The company has also announced a payment scheme for the motorcycles and opened their bookings.
Here are more details.
Design
2020 BMW G 310 R and GS: At a glance
Both the BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS will sit on a tubular frame and offer an off-road-friendly look. They will have a stepped-up seat, a sloping fuel tank, an upswept exhaust pipe, and eye-catching body graphics.
The bikes will get a refreshed all-LED setup for lighting, a TFT instrument console with support for navigation via smartphone, and blacked-out alloy wheels.
Internals
Power and performance
The BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS will be powered by a BS6-compliant 313cc single-cylinder fuel-injected engine, paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox. A slipper-clutch might also be present on the two bikes.
The mill churns out 34hp of maximum power at 9,500rpm and a peak torque of 28Nm at 7,500rpm.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
The BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS are expected to come equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the motorcycles should be taken care of by inverted forks on the front side and a central spring strut on the rear end.
Information
What about the pricing?
BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS will be launched in India on October 8 and shall be delivered from October 10. They are expected to cost Rs. 20,000-25,000 less than the outgoing models priced at Rs. 2.99 lakh and Rs. 3.49 lakh, respectively.