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BMW · Motorcycle
G 310 R
₹2.85 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 313cc
- Power
- 33.52bhp
- Mileage
- 30kmpl
- Weight
- 164kg
Research by
IAF Editorial
BMW G 310 R — Overview
At 158.5 kg and a 785 mm seat height, the BMW G 310 R was the most physically approachable premium motorcycle in the 300cc naked segment - lighter than the KTM 390 Duke, lower than the Triumph Speed 400, and accessible to riders the taller and heavier competition excludes. Priced at Rs 2,85,000 ex-showroom, it was the cheapest way into a BMW garage in India until BMW discontinued it in April 2025 when OBD2B norms ended the 310 platform's lifecycle. The G 310 R is not the adventure-touring GS with the famous beak - it is a clean, upright naked motorcycle with a reverse-inclined 313cc motor, a slipper clutch, and the kind of BMW build quality that owners still praise after 30,000 km. Remaining dealer stock and a healthy used market mean it is still findable. At the right price, it remains one of the most honest bikes this segment has produced.
What We Like
- At 158.5 kg and 785 mm seat height, the G 310 R is the most accessible premium 300cc naked in India - both feet land flat for most riders, the bike is easy to catch before a tipover, and city riding confidence is immediate; the weight and seat height advantage over KTM 390 Duke and Triumph Speed 400 is tangible from the first traffic stop
- BMW build quality stands apart from Indian and Japanese competition at this price point - no rattles, no flex in the chassis, premium fit and finish throughout, and a slipper and assist clutch that is not universally offered by rivals; multiple owners have confirmed the build integrity holds well past 30,000 km without structural concerns
- 10,000 km service intervals reduce the cost-of-ownership hassle - fewer trips to the dealership, lower annual servicing frequency, and a per-service cost of approximately Rs 7,000-8,000 at authorised BMW Motorrad centres; the BS6 engine's reliability record is strong across high-mileage ownership reviews
What Could Be Better
- The gearbox is the G 310 R's defining flaw - clunky downshifts, unreliable neutral at traffic stops, and an imprecision that is strikingly out of character with the BMW name and Rs 2,85,000 price tag; owners across model years and mileage bands confirm the issue does not improve with time or break-in
- The instrument cluster belongs to an older era - no Bluetooth, no smartphone connectivity, no traction control readout, and a display that shows less information than the KTM 390 Duke's TFT screen or the Triumph Speed 400's instrument panel; a significant shortcoming at a price point where technology has moved on
- 11-litre fuel tank is workable for city commuting but becomes a minor inconvenience on longer highway stretches - at approximately 30 kmpl real-world, expect a fill-up roughly every 300 km, which compares unfavourably with the KTM 390 Duke's 13.4-litre tank
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the BMW G 310 R?
The BMW G 310 R is a premium city motorcycle that delivers on build quality, accessibility, and long-term reliability while falling short on gearbox refinement and instrument technology. Discontinued in April 2025, it is now a used-market and remaining-stock decision - and at the right price (under Rs 2 lakh for a clean used example), it is genuinely worth considering for a rider who values the BMW build experience over feature lists.