BMW G310R

BMW G310R
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad, TVS Motor Company
Production 2016 (announced)
Class Naked bike/standard
Engine 313 cc (19.1 cu in) single
Bore / stroke 80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in)
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Power 25 kW (33.6 bhp) @ 9,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque 28 N·m (21 lbf·ft) @ 7,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Transmission Synchromesh 6-speed, multiple-disc clutch, endless O-ring chain
Brakes Front: 300 mm disc, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear: 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
Tires Front: 110/70 R17
Rear: 150/60 R17
Wheelbase 1,374 mm (54.1 in)
Dimensions L: 1,988 mm (78.3 in)
W: 896 mm (35.3 in)
H: 1,227 mm (48.3 in)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight 158.5 kg (349 lb) (claimed)[2] (wet)
Fuel capacity 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)

The BMW G310R is a standard or naked motorcycle developed by BMW Motorrad in collaboration with TVS Motor Company. It marks BMW's first modern sub-500 cc bike. It was shown in November 2015, and BMW said sales will begin in 2016.

The bike is powered by a four-valve 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder engine that BMW says produces 25 kW (33.6 bhp) power at 9,500rpm and 28 N·m (21 lbf·ft) torque at 7,500 rpm. The configuration is unusual in that the intake is at the front and the exhaust is at the rear of the engine.[1]

History

BMW Motorrad announced in 2013 that they were collaborating with TVS Motor Company for production of series of sub-500 cc bikes.[3] These bikes were targeted for markets with prominence of lower-cc bikes and to be released as entry-level bikes.[4] This was the first time that BMW Motorrad ventured into developing the sub-500 cc bikes.[5]

BMW K03 was the code-name given to the first collaborative product of TVS-BMW. It was a test bike which was developed in India and sent to Germany for further testing and modifications.[6]

In October 2015 in Brazil, the BMW G310 Stunt was the first concept bike unveiled by BMW Motorrad.[7] The commercial version of the concept was officially unveiled by BMW Motorrad the next month, at EICMA 2015 in Milan, Italy, and was shown at the 13th Auto Expo 2016.[8] The bike is expected to be commercially released after the 2016 event in India.[9]

Like the KTM 390 series, which is designed in Europe by Austrian brand KTM and made in India in a partnership with Bajaj Auto, the G310R is marketed in different segments in different countries. The Indian website Rushlane, based on a BMW promotional video, calls the G310R "not an entry level motorcycle but a premium lightweight and compact roadster", while the US magazine Cycle World describes the same bike as "entry-level" and "a compact city-type roadster".[10][11]

Production

BMW G310R was developed with an intent to increase BMW's presence in global markets.[12] It is the first ever BMW bike not to be manufactured in Europe.[13] The design of the bike was engineered by BMW in Munich, Germany, and will be built and assembled at TVS Motor Company's Hosur automobile plant in Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[14][15] BMW Motorrad CEO Stephan Schaller said that sales of the G310R in India will begin in the first half of 2017, and BMW's US website says it will be in dealerships in the winter of 2016.[16][17]

Specifications

BMW G310R has a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, with a bore and stroke of 80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in), and a 10,500 rpm redline.[18][19]

The G310R has a length of 1988 mm, width of 896 mm and height of 1227 mm, a wheelbase of 1374 mm, and a seat height of 785 mm. The steering angle is 64.9°.[20] The bike has a front 110/70 R17 and a rear 150/60 R17 tyre.[21] The braking of the bike features anti-lock braking system, with the front using a single 300 mm discs, radially-bolted 4-piston fixed caliper brake and the rear, a single 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper brake.[22] The fuel capacity is 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal).[23]

Performance

BMW says the G310R it produces 25.1 kW (33.6 bhp) at 9,500 rpm and a torque of 28 N·m (21 lbf·ft) at 7,500 rpm.[24][25] BMW claims the top speed is 144 km/h (89 mph).[10][26] BMW claims a wet weight the bike weighs 158.5 kg (349 lb)[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "BMW G310R First Look". Sport rider. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 Susvirkar, Sunil (23 November 2015). "Tech Spec Comparo: BMW G310R vs KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Honda CBR250R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Mahindra Mojo vs Benelli TNT300". Motoriods. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Balakrishnan, PS (22 May 2015). "Details Emerge About TVS-BMW's First Bike – The K03". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Harley, Bryan (11 November 2015). "BMW Enters Entry-Level Market: 2016 BMW G310R First Look". Motorcycle-USA. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "BMW ropes in TVS to make sub-500cc bikes". Times of India. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  6. ↑ Susvirkar, Sunil (23 June 2015). "TVS-BMW K03 exported from India to Germany with a price tag of Rs 107,250 per unit". Motoroids. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  7. ↑ Yogi, Vikas (13 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R bike revealed; to be produced at TVS facility in India". The Financial Express. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "2016 Auto Expo: BMW G310R will make India debut". ZigWheels. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  9. ↑ Sunny, Ken (11 December 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R motorcycle likely to be launched at Auto Expo 2016: Report". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  10. 1 2 Karuppaswamy, Nithyanandh (19 December 2015). "New BMW G310R promo video released". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  11. ↑ Bornhop, Andrew (12 November 2015), "2016 BMW G310R - First Look Review; This new entry-level BMW arrives early next year.", Cycle World
  12. ↑ "2016 BMW G310R". TopSpeed. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  13. ↑ Boora, Divyanshu (9 December 2015). "Auto Expo 2016: BMW-TVS Might Launch its Highly Anticipated G310R". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  14. ↑ Downes, Andy (11 November 2015). "New BMW G310R roadster revealed". Motor Cycle News. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  15. ↑ Sunny, Ken (12 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  16. ↑ "BMW G310R to be Cheaper than KTM Duke 390?", IndiaCarNews.com, 29 June 2016
  17. ↑ Official website
  18. ↑ Boora, Divyanshu (29 January 2016). "Auto Expo 2016: TVS to Unveil a BMW G310R-Based Concept Bike". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  19. ↑ Tharyan, P.; David Luther, Joshua (19 December 2015). "Motorcycles that will make you drool". Business Standard. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  20. ↑ "BMW G310 R revealed". Visordown. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  21. ↑ Paralikar, Ajinkya (22 January 2016). "BMW Motorrad G310R Bike To Be Unveiled At 2016 Auto Expo". Drive Spark. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  22. ↑ Sunny, Ken (12 November 2016). "TVS-BMW G310R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  23. ↑ Patel, Sagar (16 November 2015). "BMW G310R instrument cluster detailed in new photos". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  24. ↑ "Top 5 bikes coming at Delhi Auto Expo 2016". OnCars. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  25. ↑ "BMW Introduces G310R Roadster". Roadracing World. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  26. ↑ Heinrich, Aaron (12 November 2015). "BMW G310 R: The first "Beemer" under 500cc". Gizmag. Retrieved 30 January 2016.

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