BMW launched its most affordable supersport offering in India as the G 310 RR. It’s priced at Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) onwards and is also the smallest BMW faired bike you can buy today. We recently tested it for a brief period and here’s our review through these high-resolution images.
Apart from the paint schemes and the badging, the BMW G 310 RR is essentially a TVS Apache RR 310. It gets the same split LED headlights with a transparent visor, youthful styling, step-up seat format, and a partially exposed frame.
Even the vertically set instrument cluster is the same unit as the one you see on the Apache RR 310. While the BMW G 310 RR’s console offers a host of readouts, it’s disappointing to see that it misses out on the connectivity features even after costing notably more than the TVS offering. As for the readouts, it features the speedometer, odometer, distance to empty, fuel level, temperature, and a lap timer too. BMW has equipped the G 310 RR with riding modes as well.
Powering the G 310 RR is the Apache’s 312cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor with the output rated at 33.5bhp and 27.3Nm in Track and Sports mode. Meanwhile, the Rain and Urban mode limit the figures to 25.4bhp and 25Nm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The G 310 RR’s top speed is limited to 160kmph.
Its exhaust note is throaty and loud even when idling. The 312cc mill makes most of its power in the higher rev range. However, there’s enough thrust to ride around the town between 4,000rpm and 6,000 rpm. But anything lower than the 4,000rpm mark makes the engine tad uncomfortable.
The optimum cruising speed for the BMW G 310 RR is about 100kmph at 6,000rpm with enough grunt to accelerate further if needed. That said, the vibrations creep in from the handlebar, seat, and footpegs at around 5,000rpm.
The suspension setup on the G 310 RR is well suited for spiriting riding without being too stiff. However, the Michelin Pilot Street tyres don’t complement well to the bike’s riding dynamics as they lack grip.
The braking hardware offers a progressive feel but lacks the bite that you’d expect from a sporty motorcycle like the BMW G 310 RR. It gets a conventional disc instead of a petal unit that the Apache RR 310 is equipped with.
But what about the build quality, fit, and finish? And why should you buy it over the much more affordable and more loaded TVS Apache RR 310? Head over to our first ride review to find your answer.
