BMW Motorrad expands its small-displacement platform with the G310GS, which makes its debut at the EICMA Milan Bike Show. This all-new 310GS shares the same basic structure of its G310R roadster sibling but adds some key GS-like changes with its 19-inch front tire, long-travel suspension and familiar GS styling cues.
Engine: 313cc liquid-cooled Single, four-valve
Bore and Stroke: 80 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel frame with bolted rear frame and aluminum swingarm
Front Suspension: Inverted 41mm fork; 7.1 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock adjustable for preload; 7.1 in. travel
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Rear Brake: 240mm disc with dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad 2-channel ABS
Wheels: 5-spoke alloy 19 x 2.5-inch front, 17 x 4.0-inch rear
Tires: 110/80R-19, 150/70R-17
Curb Weight: 373.7 lbs
Wheelbase: 55.9 in. (1420mm)
Rake: 26.7? Trail: 3.86 in. (98mm)
Seat Height: 32.9 in. (835mm) in. with accessory 32.3 inch (820mm) and 33.5 (850mm) options
Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons (11 liters)
Price is still unannounced..
The new BMW G 310 R
Newly conceived from scratch, the G 310 R represents everything BMW Motorrad stands for: innovation, quality and of course many years of carefree partnership with its owner. Designed specifically for the world market, the BMW G 310 R can run on the most diverse fuel qualities, meets all emission standards and local requirements – and takes the typical BMW premium aspiration to the segment under 500cc.