Engineering:BMW G 310 GS
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| Manufacturer | Bmw company itself |
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| Production | 2016-present |
| Assembly | Hosur, India |
| Class | Adventure motorcycle |
| Engine | 313 cc (19.1 cu in) single |
| Bore / stroke | 80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Top speed | 143 km/h |
| Power | 25 kW (33.6 bhp) @ 9,500 rpm (claimed) |
| Torque | 28 N⋅m (21 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm (claimed) |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Brakes | Front: 300 mm disc Rear: 240 mm disc |
| Tires | Front: 110/80 R19 Rear: 150/70 R17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (56 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,075 mm (81.7 in) W: 880 mm (35 in) H: 1,230 mm (48 in) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 in) |
| Weight | 169.5 kg (374 lb) (claimed) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) |
| Related | BMW G 310 R |
The BMW G 310 GS is a light-weight dual-sport motorcycle developed jointly by BMW and TVS Motor Company of India . It is a sister model of the BMW G 310 R.
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.[1] These motorcycles were targeted for developing markets, markets with prominence of lower displacement bikes, and as entry-level sport bikes in developed markets.[2] This was the first time that BMW Motorrad ventured into developing the sub-500 cc bikes.[3]
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.[4]
In October 2015 in Brazil, the BMW G 310 Stunt was the first concept bike unveiled by BMW Motorrad.[5]
Specifications
BMW G 310 GS has a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled four-stroke 4-valve single cylinder reverse-inclined DOHC engine, with a bore and stroke of 80.0 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in). It has self start, static rev limiter, counterbalance shaft, wet sump, and electronic fuel injection and requires at least 91 RON petrol. It is compatible with up to 15% ethanol. The fuel capacity is 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal).
It has a side-mounted inclined exhaust, a kickstand sensor, and a plastic skid plate.
The instrument panel consist of a monochrome LCD display with onboard computer, speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, gear indicator, and clock.
The graphics are implemented using decals.
It has a pillion seat, pillion footrests, but no pillion backrest. It also has a rear luggage rack.
The G 310 GS has a length of 2075 mm, width of 8800 mm and height of 1230 mm, a wheelbase of 1420 mm, and a seat height of 835 mm. It has an upside down fork and a mono rear shock absorber with adjustable preload. The bike has a front 110/80 R19 and a rear 150/70 R17 Metzeler Tourance radial tubeless tyre and 5-spoke alloy rims. The braking of the bike features switchable dual-channel anti-lock braking system until the 2021 refresh, 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. It has an axial front master brake cylinder. The brakes are made by ByBre.
2021 facelift
Since 2021, it is Euro 5 compliant and has an unswitchable dual-channel anti-lock braking system 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, one new color option was introduced at an ex-showroom price of ₹3.1 lakh (US$4,300) in India.[6]
References
- ↑ Balakrishnan, PS (22 May 2015). "Details Emerge About TVS-BMW's First Bike – The K03". NDTV. https://www.carandbike.com/news/details-emerge-about-tvs-bmws-first-bike-the-k03-765140.
- ↑ Harley, Bryan (11 November 2015). "BMW Enters Entry-Level Market: 2016 BMW G310R First Look". http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/11/article/bmw-enters-entry-level-market-2016-bmw-g-310-r-first-look/.
- ↑ "BMW ropes in TVS to make sub-500cc bikes". Times of India. 9 April 2013. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/BMW-ropes-in-TVS-to-make-sub-500cc-bikes/articleshow/19452376.cms.
- ↑ Susvirkar, Sunil (23 June 2015). "TVS-BMW K03 exported from India to Germany with a price tag of Rs 107,250 per unit". http://www.motoroids.com/news/tvs-bmw-k03-exported-from-india-to-germany-with-a-price-tag-of-rs-107250-per-unit/.
- ↑ Yogi, Vikas (13 November 2015). "TVS-BMW G310R bike revealed; to be produced at TVS facility in India". The Financial Express. http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/automobiles/tvs-bmw-g-310-r-revealed-to-be-produced-at-tvs-facility-in-india/164699/.
- ↑ "BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS prices hiked". https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/bmw-g-310-r-g-310-gs-prices-hiked-425124.
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