<p><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/bmw-g-310-gs-g-310-r-india-launch-18-july-308092">BMW Motorrad India is set to launch the BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS in India on 18 July</a>. Both bikes share the engine, chassis, and many features. However, both serve riders for vastly different purposes. Here are five things to know about the BMW G 310 GS and the G 310 R.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_298027" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/02/BMW-G-310-GS-front-left-quarter-at-2018-Auto-Expo.jpg"><img class="wp-image-298027" title="BMW G 310 GS front left quarter at 2018 Auto Expo" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/02/BMW-G-310-GS-front-left-quarter-at-2018-Auto-Expo.jpg" alt="BMW G 310 GS front left quarter at 2018 Auto Expo" width="770" height="510" /></a> The BMW G 310 GS features a 19-inch front wheel, long travel suspension, and engine crash guard.[/caption]</p>
<h2>Chassis & Dimensions</h2>
<p>The BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS are underpinned by a tubular steel frame with a bolted rear sub-frame. That said, both bikes get different ergonomics with a slightly different steering head angle and wheelbase. The G 310 R gets a steering head angle of 64.9° and a wheelbase of 1,374mm. The G 310 GS gets a steering head angle of 63.3°and a wheelbase of 1,420mm.</p>
<h2>Engine</h2>
<p>The BMW G 310 twins employ a 313 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine that is good for 34 bhp of max power at 9500 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 7500 rpm. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Both bikes run the same engine maps and sprocket setups.</p>
<h2>Suspension & Wheels</h2>
<p>The BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS feature 41mm front USD forks and a preload adjustable rear mono-shock. However, the damping parameters and spring ratings are different on both. For instance, the G 310 R gets suspension travel of 140mm & 130mm (front/rear), while the G 310 GS ADV 180mm of suspension travel on both the ends. The G 310 R features 17-inch wheels on both ends. However, the BMW G 310 GS, being a tour-enduro, sports 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels.</p>
<h2>Features & Electronics</h2>
<p>The BMW G 310 twins will feature an all-digital digital instrument cluster and LED taillights. Disc brakes anchor braking duties at both ends with standard ABS, which can be disengaged. The G 310 GS, being an ADV, also gets a rear luggage rack.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_292367" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/12/BMW-G-310-R-right-side-at-2017-Thai-Motor-Expo.jpg"><img class="wp-image-292367" title="BMW G 310 R right side at 2017 Thai Motor Expo" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/12/BMW-G-310-R-right-side-at-2017-Thai-Motor-Expo.jpg" alt="BMW G 310 R right side at 2017 Thai Motor Expo" width="770" height="512" /></a> The BMW G 310 R gets a reverse-inclined engine. It will compete against the KTM 390 Duke.[/caption]</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/bmw-g-310-r-vs-bajaj-dominar-400-drag-race-video-who-wins-308317">Also Read: Here's the 1st documented BMW G 310 R vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Drag race [Video]</a></p>
<h2>Pricing & Launch Details</h2>
<p>BMW Motorrad India is likely to launch the G 310 twins on 18 July, as the company has sent us an invite for a press event without revealing the specifics. As for pricing, we expect the company to price the G 310 R and the G 310 GS at INR 3 lakh and INR 3.5 lakh (both prices are on the road) respectively.</p>
<h2>BMW G 310 GS at Auto Expo 2018 Photo Gallery</h2>
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<h2>BMW G 310 R at Thai Motor Show Photo Gallery</h2>
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