BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW G 310 GS. Even more dynamic introduction to the BMW GS experience.

Oct. 2 2020 News By John Stoddart

  Munich. With the BMW G 310 GS, BMW Motorrad is  creating a new experience in the displacement segment below 500 ccm  since 2016. Extremely compact, robust and highly versatile in design,  it immediately established itself as a genuine BMW GS - especially for  newcomers. Four years after its début, BMW Motorrad now presents the  new BMW G 310 GS. Versatile, safer and more dynamic – whether in  everyday traffic, during pleasure rides on country roads or off-road  in easy terrain.

  Single-cylinder engine according to EU-5 homologation with    automatic idle boost and electromotive throttle  controller.
The heart of the new BMW G 310 GS is still  the reliable 313 ccm liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with four  valves, two overhead camshafts and electronic fuel injection. The  cylinder inclination to the rear and the cylinder head rotated by 180  degrees with intake at the front and exhaust at the rear remain the  design characteristics. This arrangement follows the logic of optimal  combustion air ducting and results in a particularly compact vehicle  architecture. With an output of 25 kW (34 HP) at 9 500 rpm and a  maximum torque of 28 Nm at 7 500 rpm, the single-cylinder engine of  the new BMW G 310 GS is the ideal partner for dynamic motorcycling  pleasure, including in the current EU 5 homologation.

For use in the new BMW G 310 GS, the engine has been equipped with a  so-called "electronic throttle grip" (electromotive throttle  controller) and now offers an even more sensitive throttle response.  Automatic idle speed increase when starting also prevents a possible  sudden stalling of the engine. The self-boosting anti-hopping clutch  is also new. It reduces engine drag torque and provides a significant  increase in driving safety - particularly during braking manoeuvres  involving simultaneous downshifting. It also offers significantly  reduced operating forces at the clutch lever.

  New LED headlight and LED flashing turn indicators – seeing    and being seen optimally.
Whereas the BMW G 310 GS was  already equipped with brake lights in LED technology, the new BMW G  310 GS now has a full-LED headlight for even better visibility at  night and LED flashing turn indicators for increased visibility in  traffic. The new LED headlight not only ensures particularly bright  and homogeneous illumination of the road. Due to the modified  connection, distracting vibrations of the light cone are a thing of  the past. The three light functions high beam, low beam and, depending  on the country, daytime driving light can be conveniently operated  using the left handlebar controls.

  Hand lever adjustable in four stages for brake and  clutch.
Both, the clutch lever and the handbrake lever  are now adjustable in four stages. It thus now provides ergonomic  benefits – particularly for people with small hands. Stage 3 of the  brake lever adjustment corresponds to the grip width until now. In the  1st position the brake lever is 6 mm closer to the handlebar.

  Gently revised design with an attractive basic colour and two    exclusive style variants.
GS is a promise at BMW  Motorrad. It stands for absolute functionality, reliability and  robustness. Accordingly, the new BMW G 310 GS can be recognised at  first glance as a genuine BMW GS. With its characteristic windscreen,  high front fender, striking flyline and short, high rear end, it has  the main elements of the large BMW R 1250 GS models – and has an even  more aggressive and dynamic appearance from the front thanks to the  new LED headlight.

Its colour concept also reflects that it is part of the BMW GS  family. What all three colour variants of the BMW G 310 GS have in  common are the engine housing covers for the alternator, clutch and  water pump, now painted in metallic titanium grey.

In addition to the typical GS colours in white with the basic colour  plain polar white and tank side panels in grey, the new BMW G 310 GS  has a very sporty appearance in Rallye style. The frame painted red  and Kyanit blue metallic for the tank centre cover and front emphasise  the off-road talents and give the motorcycle an extremely dynamic  appearance.

As the "40 Years GS" edition, however, the BMW G 310  GS is based on a famous historical model from the BMW GS history - the  R 100 GS. Accordingly, it is in black and yellow - with the basic  colour cosmic black and yellow graphics on the tank side panels. Just  in time for the anniversary, BMW Motorrad is also presenting a new  rider equipment collection.

  All new features of the BMW G 310 GS at a glance:

  • Single-cylinder engine according to EU-5  homologation with electromotive throttle controller and automatic idle  speed increase.

  • Self-boosting anti-hopping clutch.

  • New LED headlight and LED flashing turn indicators.

  • Hand lever adjustable in four stages for brake and clutch.

  • Engine housing covers of alternator, clutch and  water pump painted titanium grey metallic.

  • Gently revised design with an attractive basic  colour and two exclusive style variants.