BMW has launched a new model, aimed at the burgeoning 250cc to 400cc market. The G310R is designed in Germany, and built in India by TVS. BMW is constructing a new plant in Manaus, Brasil to build the G310R and several other BMW models.
The G310R's single cylinder design is interesting, canting the cylinder backwards and placing the intake port on the front side. Motorcyclist Online says vibration is almost completely absent, thanks to a balance shaft. Here's their ride review:
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-bmw-g310r-first-ride-review
Here is BMW USA's web page for the G310R
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en.../en/bike/urban/2015/g310r/g310r_overview.html
Curb weight with all fluids topped up and ready to ride is 349 lb. Price in India for the G310R is expected to be a couple of hundred dollars less than the $5000 KTM Duke 390. The KTM is tuned for maximum hp, while the G310R is tuned for world driving conditions (read: poor quality gas).
The G310R will be sold in USA, but price and release date are TBD. (Any guesses on how long before we see a GS version?)
The G310R's single cylinder design is interesting, canting the cylinder backwards and placing the intake port on the front side. Motorcyclist Online says vibration is almost completely absent, thanks to a balance shaft. Here's their ride review:
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-bmw-g310r-first-ride-review
Here is BMW USA's web page for the G310R
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en.../en/bike/urban/2015/g310r/g310r_overview.html
Curb weight with all fluids topped up and ready to ride is 349 lb. Price in India for the G310R is expected to be a couple of hundred dollars less than the $5000 KTM Duke 390. The KTM is tuned for maximum hp, while the G310R is tuned for world driving conditions (read: poor quality gas).
The G310R will be sold in USA, but price and release date are TBD. (Any guesses on how long before we see a GS version?)