BMW G 310 R [2018-2019] vs TVS Apache RTR 310

The BMW G310R might be a street bike but its roots are embedded in a racier avatar. Yes, we are talking about the TVS Apache RR 310 which was part of last year's track day line-up. The G310 R borrows nearly all its components like the frame, wheels, brakes, suspension and engine from the latter.

This is BMW's smallest, lightest, and most affordable motorcycle in the world. And, it's made here in India. By TVS Motor Company.

The G310R is BMW Motorrad’s most affordable motorcycle yet. It is also the first motorcycle that has been developed under the BMW-TVS alliance formed two years ago. Similar to the KTM-Bajaj alliance, BMW has engineered the motorcycle and will use TVS’ manufacturing capabilities to produce a motorcycle that’s cost efficient. TVS will also sell an itration of this bike under its own name. Interestingly, while the G310R is BMW’s smallest offering, the TVS bike based on the same platform will the latter’s biggest, most powerful and most expensive product. The BMW meanwhile will take on the Benelli TNT 300, Kawasaki Z250 and the KTM Duke 390 in India.

The Apache RTR 310 has been my daily commuter for over two months and during our time together, I have ridden the bike in every possible condition and terrain the city of Mumbai has got to offer.

The new TVS Apache RTR 310 is not just a stripped-down RR 310. It boasts enough changes to have its distinctive personality. Besides all the mechanical changes, if you look at the number of features it has, it can clearly put much bigger bikes to shame in terms of technology.

We tested the TVS Apache RTR 310 in the urban jungle of Bangkok and at the Thailand Circuit Motorsport Complex, and here’s what we found out.