BMW G 310 GS: Top 5 Highlights

The BMW G 310 GS is the entry-level adventure bike in the BMW GS series, and made-in-India at TVS Motor Company's manufacturing facility.

By Carandbike Team

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Published on June 23, 2021

Highlights

The BMW G 310 GS is priced at Rs. 2.91 lakh (Ex-showroom)
The BMW G 310 GS is the entry-level adventure model from BMW Motorrad
The BMW G 310 GS competes with the KTM 390 Adventure

The BMW G 310 GS is the smallest, entry-level adventure bike from BMW Motorrad in the venerable GS series. The G 310 GS is designed as a versatile, everyday adventure bike both at home in traffic as well as perform flawlessly out in the open road, and over rough terrain. With updated to meet the BS6 regulations in 2020, the new BMW G 310 GS also gets updated creature comforts, and new features, along with new styling elements. The BMW G 310 GS now gets electronic ride-by-wire system which is said to offer better throttle control and improved throttle response. Here are the top 5 highlights of the BMW G 310 GS. Also Read: Top 5 Highlights Of BMW F 900 R 1. Design The design is more or less the same as the earlier model, but with new colour schemes, the updated BMW G 310 GS gets fresh appeal, and looks good. The updated G 310 GS comes with a LED headlight, LED turn indicators and LED taillight for increased visibility in traffic. The BMW G 310 GS has a kerb weight of 169.5 kg. Also Read: 2021 BMW R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure To Be Launched Soon 2. Features The BMW G 310 GS continues to get a digital instrument console and not a TFT unit. The clutch lever and handbrake levers are adjustable now and feature four levels of adjustment. The 310 GS now gets electronically controlled Ride by Wire system which offers better throttle control and improved throttle response. The electromotive throttle controller prevents engine stalling by increasing the idle engine speed automatically, and a sensor on the throttle grip sends commands directly to the ECU to offer better throttle response and revs. The instrument console continues to be a LCD unit, and offers multi-function features, with a large display that offers better clarity and a range of information. 3. Engine & Performance The BMW G 310 GS is powered by a 313 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-valve engine has the same output as before. The output of the engine remains the same with maximum power of 33.5 bhp at 9,500 rpm and peak torque of 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm. According to BMW Motorrad, the engine is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 143 kmph, with 0 to 50 kmph acceleration claimed at just 2.5 seconds. The 6-speed transmission gets a slipper clutch for precise actuation and smoother downshifts. 4. Colours The 2020 BMW G 310 GS is also available in a '40 years GS' colours scheme. This colour scheme is based on a famous historical model from BMW GS history, the R 100 GS. This edition comes with basic cosmic black colour and yellow graphics on the tank and side panels. The new BMW G 310 GS also comes in an exclusive colour with scheme with 'Style Rallye' effect, where the red frame combines with the Kyanite Blue metallic colour. 5. Price & Competition The BMW G 310 GS is priced at Rs. 2.90 lakh (Ex-showroom). Its closest competitor in India is the KTM 390 Adventure, which is priced at Rs. 3.16 lakh (Ex-showroom).