<p><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/bmw-g-310-r-g-310-gs-5-things-to-know-308407">BMW Motorrad India is likely to launch the BMW G 310 GS and the G 310 R in India on 18 July.</a> Ahead of their launch, let’s take a look at how the G 310 GS levels up against the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 in a detailed spec comparison.</p>
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<p>The BMW G 310 GS features long-travel suspension, dual-purpose tires and switchable ABS. The entry-level Indian adventure touring segment comprises of the <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/royal-enfield-himalayan-gets-performance-racing-exhaust-from-termignoni-308465">Royal Enfield Himalayan</a> and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300. While the Himalayan is accessible, it isn’t refined and has some teething issues. The Versys-X 300 is competent and offers decent kit but exorbitantly priced. In comes the BMW G 310 GS, which not only provides advanced engineering but is likely to be accessible as compared to the Versys-X 300.</p>
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<td width="113"><strong>Specifications</strong></td>
<td width="142"><strong>BMW G 310 GS</strong></td>
<td width="142"><strong>Royal Enfield Himalayan</strong></td>
<td width="170"><strong>Kawasaki Versys-X 300</strong></td>
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<td width="113">Engine</td>
<td width="142">313 cc, single-cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled with fuel injection</td>
<td width="142">411 cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, oil cooled with fuel injection</td>
<td width="170">296 cc parallel twin with liquid cooling and fuel injection</td>
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<td width="113">Maximum Power</td>
<td width="142">33.5 bhp at 9,500 rpm</td>
<td width="142">24.5 bhp at 6,500 rpm</td>
<td width="170">38.7 bhp at 11,500 rpm</td>
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<td width="113">Peak Torque</td>
<td width="142">28 Nm at 7,500 rpm</td>
<td width="142">32 Nm at 4,500 rpm</td>
<td width="170">25.7 Nm at 10,000 rpm</td>
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<td width="113">Transmission</td>
<td width="142">6-Speed</td>
<td width="142">5-Speed</td>
<td width="170">6-Speed</td>
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<td width="113">Front Suspension</td>
<td width="142">41 mm USD Forks, 180 mm travel</td>
<td width="142">41 mm Telescopic Forks, 200 mm travel</td>
<td width="170">41 mm Telescopic Forks</td>
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<td width="113">Rear Suspension</td>
<td width="142">Mono-shock, 180 mm travel</td>
<td width="142">Mono-shock with linkage, 180 mm travel</td>
<td width="170">Bottom-Link Uni-Trak</td>
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<td width="113">Front Brake</td>
<td width="142">300 mm disc with ABS</td>
<td width="142">300 mm disc, No ABS</td>
<td width="170">290 mm petal disc with ABS</td>
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<td width="113">Rear Brake</td>
<td width="142">240 mm disc with ABS</td>
<td width="142">240 mm disc, No ABS</td>
<td width="170">220 mm petal disc with ABS</td>
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<td width="113">Front Tyre Size</td>
<td width="142">110/80 R 19</td>
<td width="142">90/90 R 21</td>
<td width="170">100/90 R19M/C 57S</td>
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<td width="113">Rear Tyre Size</td>
<td width="142">150/70 R 17</td>
<td width="142">120/90 R 17</td>
<td width="170">130/80 R17M/C 65S</td>
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<td width="113">Fuel Tank Capacity</td>
<td width="142">11 litres</td>
<td width="142">15 litres</td>
<td width="170">17 litres</td>
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<td width="113">Kerb Weight</td>
<td width="142">169.5 kg</td>
<td width="142">182 kg</td>
<td width="170">184 kg</td>
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<td width="113">Seat Height</td>
<td width="142">835 mm</td>
<td width="142">800 mm</td>
<td width="170">815 mm</td>
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<td width="113">Price</td>
<td width="142">INR 3 lakh (expected ex-showroom)</td>
<td width="142">1.68 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)</td>
<td width="170">4.69 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)</td>
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<p>The BMW G 310 GS will feature dual-purpose Metzeler tires, USD forks up front and rear mono-shock and switchable ABS. The Versys-X 300 and Himalayan both get telescopic front forks and a linkage-type mono-shock at the rear. The Versys-X 300 also features auxiliary lights as standard. While the BMW gets alloy wheels, the other two receive wire-spoke wheels.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_295687" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/01/Royal-Enfield-Himalayan-Sleet-press-shot-front-right-quarter.jpg"><img class="wp-image-295687" title="Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet press shot front right quarter" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/01/Royal-Enfield-Himalayan-Sleet-press-shot-front-right-quarter.jpg" alt="Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet press shot front right quarter" width="770" height="578" /></a> The Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet (pictured) features aluminium panniers and metal saddle stays as standard factory equipment.[/caption]</p>
<p>The BMW G 310 GS uses a 313 cc, single-cylinder, reverse inclined engine making 33.5 bhp of power and 28 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The Royal Enfield Himalayan employs a 411 cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, engine with fuel injection that pumps out 24.5 bhp of power and 32 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/04/kawasaki-versys-x-300-sales-303680">Kawasaki Versys-X 300</a> uses the same 296 cc, parallel twin engine that powered the Ninja 300. This motor develops 38.7 bhp of power and 25.7 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch. The Versys-X 300 has a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres. In comparison, the Himalayan’s tank is 15 litres while the G 310 GS has a tank capacity of 11 litres.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_262895" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/04/Kawasaki-Versys-X300-at-BIMS-2017-side.jpg"><img class="wp-image-262895" title="Kawasaki Versys X300 at BIMS 2017 side" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/04/Kawasaki-Versys-X300-at-BIMS-2017-side.jpg" alt="Kawasaki Versys X300 at BIMS 2017 side" width="770" height="513" /></a> The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 gets a taller windshield, wire-spoke wheels, switchable ABS, and dual-sport Dunlop tires.[/caption]</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/bmw-g-310-r-g-310-gs-5-things-to-know-308407">Also Read: BMW G 310 R & G 310 GS for India - 5 things to know</a></p>
<p>The Royal Enfield Himalayan, at a price of INR 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), is the most affordable ADV in the market. The Kawasaki Versys-X 300, being a CKD import, is priced at INR 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Prices of both bikes are poles apart. That is precisely where the BMW G 310 R will fit, which is likely to cost INR 3 lakh (ex-showroom).</p>
<h2>BMW G 310 GS Photo Gallery</h2>
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