BMW Motorrad has launched two of its smallest premium motorcycles in India today.
BMW G 310 R, the street-naked motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi and the adventure tourer, BMW G 310 GS at Rs 3.49 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
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At this price point, the BMW G 310 R will be competing with the KTM 390 Duke and the G 310 GS with the 390 Duke Adventure when it does launch in India.
Ever since the motorcycles were showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo, these two entry-level motorcycles from the brand have been most eagerly awaited.
Bookings of both motorcycles have been open since two weeks, across the nine premium dealerships in the country, with customers having shelled out a token amount of Rs 50,000.
As per the BMW Motorrad-TVS collaboration since 2013, 90% of the bike parts have been locally sourced from Indian suppliers and built at the TVS Hosur plant.
The same motorcycles have been exported to the European and US markets as well, where they are already on sale.
Both the G 310 R and G 310 GS are powered by a 313cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that liberates 34PS at 9,500rpm and generates 28Nm at 7,500rpm.
This motor is paired to a six speed transmission and both motorcycles feature a high-performance brake system with 2-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Top speed for both motorcycles is claimed to be 143 kmph and they clock 2.5 seconds in 0-50 kmph run.
These are two of the smallest motorcycles made by the Bavarian manufacturer and when it comes to design, the G 310 GS has been modeled on the R 1200 GS and given it’s an adventure tourer, it offers a slightly upright and relaxed riding position.
The G 310 GS gets dual-purpose tyres, an engine sump guard and comes equipped with longer travel suspension than the G 310 R.
The G 310 R has been built keeping the S 1000 R as reference and hence, the rider will have to slightly hunch over the handle bars giving one a slightly aggressive look.
The BMW G 310 R is available in three exciting metallic colours – Style HP, Cosmic Black and Racing Red.
You can get the 310 GS in Pear White Metallic, Cosmic Black & Racing Red.
BMW Motorrard is offering standard warranty of three years to all customers.
At this price, the manufacturer is geared up to challenge the KTM 390 Duke for some eager customers.
BMW Motorrad has ensured a strong premium dealership network across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Kochi.
In the near future Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Indore and Kolkata too will start accepting bookings once the dealerships are in place.
First Published: Jul 18, 2018 3:42 PM IST
