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{{Short description|Standard motorcycle}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = BMW G310R
| image = BMW G 310 R - Akrapovič.jpg
| manufacturer = [[BMW Motorrad]]
| aka =
| assembly = [[Hosur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| production = 2015-2025
| predecessor =
| successor =
| class = [[Standard motorcycle|Naked]]
| engine = {{Convert|313|cc|abbr=on}} [[single cylinder engine|single]]
| bore_stroke = {{Convert|80.0|×|62.1|mm|abbr=on}}
| compression = 10.9:1
| top_speed = 143 km/h
| power = {{Convert|33.6|bhp|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 9,500 rpm (claimed)<ref name=SportRider2015/>
| torque = {{Convert|28|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 7,500 rpm (claimed)<ref name=SportRider2015/>
| transmission = Synchromesh 6-speed, multiple-disc clutch, endless X-ring chain<ref>{{Cite web|title=Data & Equipment {{!}} G 310 R|url=https://www.bmw-motorrad.in/en/models/roadster/g310r/technicaldata.html|access-date=2022-01-05|website=www.bmw-motorrad.in|language=en-in}}</ref>
| suspension =
| brakes = Front: 300 mm disc, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper<br />Rear: 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
| tires = Front: 110/70 R17<br />Rear: 150/60 R17
| wheelbase = {{Convert|1374|mm|abbr=on}}
| length = {{Convert|1988|mm|abbr=on}}
| width = {{Convert|896|mm|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|1227|mm|abbr=on}}
| seat_height = {{Convert|785|mm|abbr=on}}
| dry_weight =
| wet_weight = {{Convert|158.5|kg|abbr=on}} (claimed)<ref name=Motoroids2015/>
| fuel_capacity = {{Convert|11|L|abbr=on}}
| oil_capacity =
| fuel_consumption =
| turning_radius =
| related = [[BMW G 310 GS|BMW G310GS]], [[TVS Apache RR 310|BMW G310RR]]
}}

The '''BMW G310R''' is an India-made entry-level [[standard motorcycle]]. It is BMW's first, modern, economical, beginner motorcycle sold under the [[BMW Motorrad]] brand. It debuted in November 2015 with global sales beginning in 2018.

The bike is powered by a [[Multivalve|four-valve]] {{Convert|313|cc|abbr=on}} [[Water cooling|liquid-cooled]] [[single-cylinder engine]] shared with the [[TVS Apache RR 310]] that BMW says produces {{Convert|33.6|bhp|0|abbr=on|disp=flip}} power at 9,500 rpm and {{Convert|28|Nm|abbr=on}} torque at 7,500 rpm. The engine configuration has the intake in front of the engine, and the exhaust behind it.<ref name=SportRider2015>{{Cite news |url = http://www.sportrider.com/bmw-g-310-r-first-look |title = BMW G310R First Look |date = 11 November 2015 |website = Sport rider |access-date = 15 February 2016 |archive-date = 26 September 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170926193827/http://www.sportrider.com/bmw-g-310-r-first-look |url-status = dead }}</ref>

BMW released the [[G 310 GS]], an adventure bike based on the G 310 R, on July 19, 2018.

==History==
In 2013 BMW announced they were collaborating with motorcycle manufacturer TVS for production of a series of sub-500 cc bikes in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.carandbike.com/news/details-emerge-about-tvs-bmws-first-bike-the-k03-765140|title = Details Emerge About TVS-BMW's First Bike – The K03|date = 22 May 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016 |website =[[CarAndBike]]|publisher = NDTV |last = Balakrishnan|first = PS}}</ref> These motorcycles were targeted for developing markets, markets with prominence of lower-displacement bikes, and as entry-level sport bikes in developed markets.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/11/article/bmw-enters-entry-level-market-2016-bmw-g-310-r-first-look/|title = BMW Enters Entry-Level Market: 2016 BMW G310R First Look|date = 11 November 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016|website = [[Motorcycle-USA]]|last = Harley|first = Bryan|archive-date = 13 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160113185715/http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/11/article/bmw-enters-entry-level-market-2016-bmw-g-310-r-first-look/|url-status = dead}}</ref> This was the first time that BMW Motorrad ventured into developing the sub-500 cc bikes.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/BMW-ropes-in-TVS-to-make-sub-500cc-bikes/articleshow/19452376.cms|title = BMW ropes in TVS to make sub-500cc bikes|date = 9 April 2013|work =[[Times of India]]|access-date = 30 January 2016 }}</ref>

BMW K03 was the code name given to the first collaborative product of BMW-TVS. It was a test bike which was developed in India and sent to Germany for further testing and modifications.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.motoroids.com/news/tvs-bmw-k03-exported-from-india-to-germany-with-a-price-tag-of-rs-107250-per-unit/|title = TVS-BMW K03 exported from India to Germany with a price tag of Rs 107,250 per unit |date = 23 June 2015 |access-date = 30 January 2016|website= Motoroids |last = Susvirkar |first = Sunil}}</ref>

In October 2015 in Brazil, the BMW G 310 Stunt was the first concept bike unveiled by BMW Motorrad.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/automobiles/tvs-bmw-g-310-r-revealed-to-be-produced-at-tvs-facility-in-india/164699/|title = TVS-BMW G310R bike revealed; to be produced at TVS facility in India|last = Yogi|first = Vikas|date = 13 November 2015|work =[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]|access-date = 30 January 2016 }}</ref> The commercial version of the concept was officially unveiled by BMW Motorrad the next month, at [[EICMA]] 2015 in [[Milan]], Italy, and was shown in India at the [[13th Auto Expo 2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/2016-auto-expo-bmw-g310r-will-make-india-debut/24261/ |title = 2016 Auto Expo: BMW G310R will make India debut |date = 23 January 2016|access-date = 30 January 2016 |publisher=[[ZigWheels]] }}</ref> The bike was commercially released on July 18 globally.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tvs-bmw-g-310-r-motorcycle-likely-be-launched-auto-expo-2016-report-659083|title = TVS-BMW G310R motorcycle likely to be launched at Auto Expo 2016: Report|last = Sunny|first = Ken|date = 11 December 2015|work =[[International Business Times]]|access-date = 30 January 2016 }}</ref>

The G 310 R is marketed in different segments in different countries worldwide. The Indian website ''Rushlane'', based on a BMW promotional video, calls the G310 R "not an entry level motorcycle but a premium lightweight and compact sport bike", while the US magazine ''[[Cycle World]]'' describes the same bike as "entry-level" and "a compact muscular-type naked sport bike".<ref name=Karuppaswamy2015/><ref name=Bornhop2015>{{Citation |url= http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/11/12/2016-bmw-g310r-entry-level-standard-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos |date=12 November 2015 |magazine=[[Cycle World]] |title= 2016 BMW G310R - First Look Review; This new entry-level BMW arrives early next year. |first= Andrew |last= Bornhop }}</ref>

==Production==
BMW G 310 R was developed with an intent to increase BMW's presence in global markets.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.topspeed.in/motorcycles/2016/reviews/bmw-g-310-r-ar156314.html|title = 2016 BMW G310R|date = 1 December 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016|publisher = TopSpeed}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It was developed in both Europe and India.<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.carandbike.com/news/auto-expo-2016-bmw-tvs-might-launch-its-highly-anticipated-g-310-r-1252898|title = Auto Expo 2016: BMW-TVS Might Launch its Highly Anticipated G310R|date = 9 December 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016|website = CarAndBike|publisher = NDTV|last = Boora|first = Divyanshu}}</ref> The design of the bike was originally engineered by BMW in [[Munich]], Germany, and is built and assembled at TVS Motor Company's [[Hosur]] plant in Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/november/bmw-g310r-roadster-revealed/|title = New BMW G310R roadster revealed|date = 11 November 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016 |newspaper= [[Motor Cycle News]] |last = Downes |first = Andy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tvs-bmw-g-310-r-made-india-naked-street-motorcycle-unveiled-654377|title = TVS-BMW G310R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled|date = 12 November 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016|work = International Business Times |last = Sunny |first = Ken}}</ref>

==Specifications==
BMW G 310 R has a {{Convert|313|cc|abbr=on}} [[liquid-cooled]] [[four-stroke]] 4-valve [[single cylinder|single-cylinder]] reverse-inclined [[DOHC]] engine, with a bore and stroke of {{Convert|80.0|×|62.1|mm|abbr=on}}, and a 10,500 rpm [[redline]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.carandbike.com/news/auto-expo-2016-tvs-unveils-akula-310-the-bmw-g-310-r-based-concept-bike-1271430|title = Auto Expo 2016: TVS to Unveil a BMW G 310R-Based Concept Bike|date = 29 January 2016|access-date = 30 January 2016 |website = CarAndBike |publisher = [[NDTV]] |last = Boora |first = Divyanshu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/motorcycles-that-will-make-you-drool-115121801170_1.html |title = Motorcycles that will make you drool|last1 = Tharyan |first1 = P. |date = 19 December 2015|work =[[Business Standard]] |access-date = 30 January 2016 |last2 = David Luther |first2 = Joshua}}</ref> It has self start, static [[rev limiter]], counterbalance shaft, [[wet sump]], and electronic fuel injection and requires at least 95 [[Octane rating|RON]] petrol. It is compatible with up to 10% [[ethanol]] ([[Common ethanol fuel mixtures#E10 or less|E10]]).<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/deutschland/article/detail/T0092860DE/bmw-motorrad-preise-ab-januar-2011-e10-kraftstoff-vertraeglichkeit-bei-bmw-und-husqvarna-motorraedern?language=de |date=5 October 2022|website=BMW |title=BMW Motorrad Preise ab Januar 2011. E10-Kraftstoff -Verträglichkeit bei BMW und Husqvarna Motorrädern }}</ref> The fuel capacity is {{Convert|11|L|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.rushlane.com/bmw-g310r-instrument-cluster-photos-12173181.html|title = BMW G310R instrument cluster detailed in new photos|date = 16 November 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016 |publisher = Rush Lane |last = Patel |first = Sagar}}</ref>

It has a side-mounted inclined exhaust, a [[kickstand]] sensor, and a plastic engine spoiler.<ref name="specs">{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/bikes/bmw-bikes/g-310-r|title=BMW Bikes G 310 R Price, Images, Reviews and Specs|website=Autocar India}}</ref>

The instrument panel consist of a monochrome [[segment LCD]] with engine temperature meter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/auto/bmw-launches-g-310-r-and-g-310-gs-in-india-with-huge-price-cuts-5937791.html|title=BMW launches G 310 R and G 310 GS in India with huge price cuts|website=Moneycontrol|date=8 October 2020 }}</ref><ref name=top5>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bikewale.com/news/2021-bmw-g310r-top-5-reasons-to-buy/|title=2021 BMW G310R: Top 5 Reasons to Buy - BikeWale|website=www.bikewale.com|date=13 May 2021 }}</ref><ref name="manual">[https://manuals.bmw-motorrad.com/manuals/BA-Extern/IN/BA-INTERNET-COM/PDF/G_0G01_RM_1016_01.pdf Manuals]</ref>

There are two auxiliary power sockets and a steering lock.<ref name="manual"/>

The graphics are implemented using [[decals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motoroids.com/news/bmw-g-310-r-gets-a-new-colour-scheme/|title=BMW G 310 R Gets A New Colour Scheme | Motoroids|date=July 15, 2022|website=www.motoroids.com}}</ref>

It has a [[pillion]] seat, pillion footrests, and rear handles.{{cn|date=August 2022}}

The G 310 R 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°.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/bmw-g310-r-revealed/28442.html|title = BMW G310 R revealed|date = 11 November 2015 |access-date = 30 January 2016 |website = Visordown }}</ref> It has an upside-down fork and a mono rear [[shock absorber]] with adjustable preload. The bike has a front 110/70 R17 and a rear 150/60 R17 [[Michelin]] Pilot Street [[Radial tyre|Radial]] [[tubeless tyre]] and 5-spoke [[alloy wheels|alloy rims]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.drivespark.com/auto-shows/delhi/2016/bmw-motorrad-g310r-2016-auto-expo-unveil-013543.html|title = BMW Motorrad G310R Bike To Be Unveiled At 2016 Auto Expo|date = 22 January 2016|access-date = 30 January 2016 |publisher = Drive Spark |last = Paralikar|first = Ajinkya}}</ref> The braking of the bike features a dual-channel [[anti-lock braking system]], with the front using a single 300 mm disc, radially-bolted 4-piston fixed-caliper brake and the rear, a single 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper brake.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tvs-bmw-g-310-r-made-india-naked-street-motorcycle-unveiled-654377|title = TVS-BMW G310R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled|last = Sunny|first = Ken|date = 12 November 2016 |website =[[International Business Times]] |access-date = 30 January 2016 }}</ref> It has an axial front master brake cylinder.{{cn|date=August 2022}} The brakes are made by [[ByBre]].{{cn|date=August 2022}}

It has "no brag-worthy goodies like a traction control system or a quick shifter"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bikewale.com/expert-reviews/bmw-g-310-r-review-pros-and-cons/|title=BMW G 310 R Review: Pros and Cons - BikeWale|website=www.bikewale.com|date=15 July 2022 }}</ref> and does not use [[CAN bus]].<ref name="canbus">[https://www.weisertechnik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/G_310_Install_2_in_1_Instructions_5_31_19_v1.pdf Instructions]</ref> Compares to the rival [[KTM 390 Duke]], the G 310 R lacks Bluetooth connectivity, a full-colour display, and switchable ABS.<ref name=top5/>

==2021 facelift==
Since 2021, it is [[European emission standards|Euro 5]] compliant and has Idle Speed Control, [[electronic throttle control]] and an assist-and-[[slipper clutch]], as well as adjustable levers, [[LED]] headlight and indicators.

==2022 facelift==
In 2022, two new color options were introduced at an ex-showroom price of {{INRConvert|2.7|l}} in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/bmw-g-310-r-g-310-gs-prices-hiked-425124|title=BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS prices hiked|website=Autocar India}}</ref>

In Germany, it was released at {{FXConvert|DEU|5550|cursign={{Euro|link=yes}}}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/zweirad/motorrad-roller/fahrberichte/bmw-g-310-r/|title=BMW G 310 R: Testfahrt, Daten, Preis|website=www.adac.de|date=15 May 2023 }}</ref>

==Performance==
BMW says that the G 310 R produces {{Convert|33.6|bhp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} at 9,500 rpm and a torque of {{Convert|28|Nm|abbr=on}} at 7,500 rpm.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.oncars.in/bike-news/top-5-bikes-coming-at-delhi-auto-expo-2016/9321|title = Top 5 bikes coming at Delhi Auto Expo 2016|date = 28 January 2016|access-date = 30 January 2016|publisher = OnCars|archive-date = 2 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160302020251/http://www.oncars.in/bike-news/top-5-bikes-coming-at-delhi-auto-expo-2016/9321|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/bmw-introduces-g-310-r-roadster/|title = BMW Introduces G310R Roadster|date = 20 November 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016|publisher = Roadracing World }}</ref> BMW claims the top speed is {{Convert|144|kph|abbr=on}}.<ref name=Karuppaswamy2015>{{Cite web |url = https://www.rushlane.com/bmw-g-310-r-promo-video-new-12178007.html |title = New BMW G310R promo video released|date = 19 December 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016|publisher = Rush Lane|last = Karuppaswamy|first = Nithyanandh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-g-310-r/40347/|title = BMW G310 R: The first "Beemer" under 500cc|date = 12 November 2015|access-date = 30 January 2016 |website = Gizmag |last = Heinrich |first = Aaron}}</ref> BMW's claimed [[Motorcycle testing and measurement#Weight|wet weight]] is {{Convert|158.5|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref name=Motoroids2015>{{Cite web |url = http://www.motoroids.com/news/tech-spec-comparo-bmw-g-310-r-vs-ktm-390-duke-vs-yamaha-yzf-r3-vs-honda-cbr250r-vs-kawasaki-ninja-300-vs-mahindra-mojo-vs-benelli-tnt300/|title = 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 |date = 23 November 2015 |access-date = 30 January 2016 |publisher = Motoriods |last = Susvirkar |first = Sunil}}</ref>

Some performance tests listed here were conducted by ''Otomotif'' [[Tabloid (newspaper format)|tabloid]] from Indonesia in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://otomotifnet.gridoto.com/read/231143017/data-lengkap-test-ride-bmw-g310-r-tes-dyno-dan-data-akselerasi|title=Data Lengkap Test Ride BMW G310 R : Tes Dyno Dan Data Akselerasi - GridOto.com|website=otomotifnet.gridoto.com}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter
! Time
|-
| 0–{{convert|60|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| 3.7 s
|-
| 0–{{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| 5 s
|-
| 0–{{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| 7.5 s
|-
| 0–{{convert|100|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| 6.9 s @ {{convert|95.8|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| 0–{{convert|201|m|mile|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| 10.3 s @ {{convert|116.1|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| 0–{{convert|402|m|mile|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| 15.9 s @ {{convert|133.9|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| Top speed (on speedometer)
| {{convert|152|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| Top speed ([[Racelogic]])
| {{convert|149.8|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| Fuel consumption
| {{convert|4|L/100km|abbr=on}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/bike/urban/2015/g310r/g310r_overview.html}} at BMW Motorrad USA

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GordonCoulston at 11:15, 29 March 2026