BMW Motorrad displayed its wide range of models at the 2016 Auto Expo, which included the highly anticipated G 310 R.
BMW Motorrad displayed its wide range of models at the 2016 Auto Expo, which included the highly anticipated G 310 R.
The most affordable motorbike from BMW, the G 310 R, made its world debut at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. The bike was also showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo, along with other products from the German manufacturer. BMW has reached an agreement with TVS Motors to manufacture the motorbike locally in India at its Hosur plant. This news generated lots of excitement in the motoring community since the motorbike will be launched at a very competitive price, courtesy its local manufacturing.
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Now, if that wasn’t enough, reports suggest that BMW will not be restricting the G 310 R to be just a street bike. Instead, the company will be working on an adventure motorcycle based on the same. BMW Motorrad already has a strong lineup of adventure bikes categorised in the GS series which are selling like hot cakes in the European market. With the dual-purpose motorcycle market gaining traction in India, we think it is the ideal time for BMW to bring in the G 310 GS. As of now, it is only the Royal Enfield Himalayan that is positioned as a purpose-built off-roading / adventure motorcycle on a budget. Other alternatives, such as the Triumph Tiger lie in the premium end of the spectrum and cost a whole lot more.
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Although there are no official images of the G 310 GS yet, one can expect the design philosophy to be similar to what we have seen on higher capacity adventure bikes offered by BMW Motorrad. The GS will be sharing its motor with the upcoming G 310 R which is a 313cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that develops 35PS of power and 28Nm of peak torque. The engine will come mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The cogs of the gearbox used in the G 310 GS are likely to be tweaked to better suit the characteristics of a dual-purpose motorcycle. BMW Motorrad is expected to debut the G 310 GS at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show later this year.
Source: BikeDekho.com
