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BMW G310R, a much awaited naked motorcycle from the house of Bavarian bike maker – BMW Motorrad has been one of the most debated topics in the market. When the company announced its official entry into the Indian market last month, BMW G310R missed out on the list of bikes that will be put on sale in the market which clearly indicates that the launch certainly has been delayed. However, there are speculations that the company will introduce this naked motorcycle in the country later this year. With arrival still under question, the upcoming BMW G310R continues testing on Indian soil which is already on sale in several international markets. Also Read: BMW G310R India launch delayed; Likely to arrive by Q4, 2017
As far as the displacement factor is concerned, it is the smallest motorcycle from BMW Motorrad that is aimed to developing markets such as India, Brazil and ASEAN regions. It will be the most accessible BMW motorcycle which has been developed mutually by TVS Motors and BMW as a par to joint venture for low displacement motorcycles in 2013. Moreover, TVS Motors have already sold 4,500 units of BMW G310R to the company in the financial year 2016-17 which is expected to increase in this fiscal. To be manufactured at TVS Motor s Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, the company is focusing on retail outlets across the country prior jumping into mass market G310R. See More: BMW G 310 R India price to be lower than KTM Duke 390
Moreover, the company will also be launching the adventurer tourer motorcycle BMW G310GS that will be sharing the same platform and powertrain option with the naked sibling which broke covers at EICMA 2016. Talking more about the naked motorcycle, it will come with length of 2005mm, width of 820mm and height of 1080mm.
The street-fighter will come powered by a 313cc, fuel injected liquid cooled engine that can produce max power of 33.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm with peak torque of 28Nm @ 7500 rpm. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed gearbox that will transmit power to the rear wheel. Other major underlines of the street fighter are ABS, USD front forks, fully-digital instrument panel, TVS Draken inspired fuel tank, headlamp cluster, bigger radiator grille, single projector headlight, side-mounted exhaust system and much more. See More: BMW Motorrad formally initiates operations in India with four dealerships; Prices start at INR 14.90 lakh
The upcoming BMW G310R is expected to be seen in two avatars – ABS and non-ABS variants which are expected to be priced in the bracket of INR 2 lakh – INR 2.75 lakh (ex-showroom). When launched, this all-new naked motorcycle will take on the rivals like Kawasaki Z50, KTM Duke 390, Benelli TNT300 and Bajaj Dominar 400.
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