BMW G310R

BMW G310R
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad, TVS Motor Company
Production 2015–present
Class Naked bike
Engine 313 cc (19.1 cu in) single cylinder
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 (maximum 10,500 rpm)
Torque 28 N·m (21 lbf·ft) @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission Synchromesh 6-speed, multiple-disc clutch, endless O-ring chain
Brakes Front: Single 300 mm discs, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear: Single 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) (wet)
Fuel capacity 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)

The BMW G310R is a naked motorcycle developed by BMW Motorrad in collaboration with TVS Motor Company. It marks BMW's first modern sub-500cc bike and the first BMW bike not to be manufactured in Europe. It was revealed in November 2015 and is expected to be launched commercially in 2016.

The bike is powered by a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which produces 25 kW (33.6 bhp) maximum power at 9,500rpm (maximum 10,500 rpm) and 28Nm torque at 7,500 rpm.

History

BMW Motorrad announced in 2013 that they were collaborating with TVS Motor Company for production of series of sub-500cc bikes.[1] These bikes were targeted for markets with prominence of lower-cc bikes and to be released as entry-level bikes.[2] This was the first time that BMW Motorrad ventured into developing the sub-500cc bikes.[3]

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.[4]

In October 2015 at Brazil, the BMW G310 Stunt was the first concept bike unveiled by BMW Motorrad.[5] The commercial version of the concept was official unveiled by BMW Motorrad in the next month. The bike was showcased at 2015 ECIMA for the first time[6] and is expected to be showed at the 13th Auto Expo 2016.[7] The bike is expected to be commercially released after the 2016 event in India.[8]

Production

BMW G310R was developed with an intent to increase BMW's presence in the global markets.[9] It is the first ever BMW bike to not be manufactured in Europe.[10] The design of the bike was engineered by BMW in Munich, Germany.[11] However, it will be assembled and build at TVS Motor Company's Bangalore automobile plant.[12]

Specifications

BMW G310R has a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine.[13] With a bore/stroke of 80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in),[14] the bike produces a power of 25 kW (33.6 bhp) at 9,500rmp and a torque of 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm.[15] The bike redlines at 10,500 rpm.[16] The top speed of the bike is clocked at around 145 kilometres (90 mi) per hour.[17][18] The bike has a fuel capacity of 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal).[19]

BMW G310R has a length of 1988 mm, width of 896 mm and height of 1227 mm. With a wheelbase of 1374 mm, seat height of 785 mm, the bike weighs 158.5 kg (wet).[20] The steering angle is 64.9°.[21] The bike has a front 110/70 R17 and a rear 150/60 R17 tyre.[22] 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.[23]

References

  1. ↑ Balakrishnan, PS (22 May 2015). "Details Emerge About TVS-BMW's First Bike – The K03". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Harley, Bryan (11 November 2015). "BMW Enters Entry-Level Market: 2016 BMW G 310 R First Look". Motorcycle-USA. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "BMW ropes in TVS to make sub-500cc bikes". Times of India. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Yogi, Vikas (13 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G 310 R bike revealed; to be produced at TVS facility in India". The Financial Express. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  6. ↑ Daniels, Pearl (23 November 2015). "BMW G310R makes public debut at 2015 EICMA". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  7. ↑ "2016 Auto Expo: BMW G310R will make India debut". ZigWheels. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  8. ↑ Sunny, Ken (11 December 2015). "TVS-BMW G 310 R motorcycle likely to be launched at Auto Expo 2016: Report". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "2016 BMW G 310 R". TopSpeed. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  10. ↑ Boora, Divyanshu (9 December 2015). "Auto Expo 2016: BMW-TVS Might Launch its Highly Anticipated G 310 R". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  11. ↑ Downes, Andy (11 November 2015). "New BMW G310R roadster revealed". Motor Cycle News. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  12. ↑ Cooper, Rishad (12 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G 310 R revealed". AutoCar India. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  13. ↑ Boora, Divyanshu (29 January 2016). "Auto Expo 2016: TVS to Unveil a BMW G 310 R-Based Concept Bike". CarAndBike. NDTV. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  14. ↑ Tharyan, P; David Luther, Joshua (19 December 2015). "Motorcycles that will make you drool". Business Standard. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "Top 5 bikes coming at Delhi Auto Expo 2016". OnCars. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  16. ↑ "BMW Introduces G 310 R Roadster". Roadracing World. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  17. ↑ Karuppaswamy, Nithyanandh (19 December 2015). "New BMW G 310 R promo video released". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  18. ↑ Heinrich, Aaron (12 November 2015). "BMW G310 R: The first "Beemer" under 500cc". Gizmag. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  19. ↑ Patel, Sagar (16 November 2015). "BMW G310R instrument cluster detailed in new photos". Rush Lane. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  20. ↑ Susvirkar, Sunil (23 November 2015). "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". Motoriods. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  21. ↑ "BMW G310 R revealed". Visordown News. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  22. ↑ Paralikar, Ajinkya (22 January 2016). "BMW Motorrad G310R Bike To Be Unveiled At 2016 Auto Expo". Drive Spark. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  23. ↑ Sunny, Ken (12 November 2016). "TVS-BMW G 310 R 'Made in India' naked street motorcycle unveiled". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.

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