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BMW Single Cylinder From India – Production Begins

BMW brings the G 310 R, a single-cylinder 313 cc and 34 hp. Developed the BMW G 310 R in Germany, it is built in India. And no, the BMW G 310 R is not intended primarily as a starter bike for the German market. In this country, perched on the registration list have been an eternity, the BMW R 1200 GS. In Germany, a 500 already counts yes to the “small” entry-level machines. With the single-cylinder, BMW is dedicated to the world motorcycle market. For the portfolio needs a machine that has gone down well, especially in Asia and Latin America. This motorcycle was first showcased in India at the Auto Expo 2016

But even in Germany, the sub-500 cc class is noticeably more important: In the new registration statistics in recent months, for example, the KTM 390 Duke played very top with. In September 2015 this was in 15th place, ahead of the BMW F 800 R. The small BMW G 310 R could Bayern So also in this country to succeed. The key data: 313 cc, 34 hp and 160 kg curb weight.

The bike will be produced at TVS Motors’ plant in Hosur near Bangalore and will go on sale around the festive season of this year. This is the first product from the TVS BMW alliance and also, is the cheapest BMW offering globally. The G 310 R is also expected to be priced very competitively, cheaper than the KTM Duke 390. This has been somewhat confirmed looking at the prices for this motorcycle in UK.

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Specifications BMW G 310 R:

Engine
Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, a balancer shaft, two overhead chain-driven camshafts, four valves, cam followers, wet sump lubrication, injection, Ø 42 mm, loop catalytic converter with secondary air system, alternator 330 W Battery 12 V / 8 Ah, mechanically operated multi-plate wet clutch, . six-speed gearbox, o-ring chain
bore x stroke: 80.0 x 62,1mm
displacement: 313 cc
compression ratio: 10.6: 1
Power: 25,0 kW (34 hp) at 9500 / min
Max. Torque 28 Nm at 7500 / min

Chassis tubular steel frame, upside-down fork, 41 mm, dual swing arm made of aluminum, suspension strut, directly hinged, adjustable preload, front disc brake, 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers, rear disc brake, 240 mm., double-piston floating caliper, ABS aluminum cast wheels 3.00 x 17; 4.00 x 17 tires: 110/70 R 17;150/70 R 17

Dimensions and weights Wheelbase 1374 mm Rake 64.9 degrees, tracking 102 mm spring travel front / rear 131/140 mm, seat height 785 mm, empty weight 158 kg, permissible total weight 345 kg, fuel tank capacity 11.0 liters.

Warranty: 2 years

Color: black and white, blue, white

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