BMW Motorrad India has finally forayed into the small-capacity supersport bike segment with the new G 310 RR motorcycle. It is essentially a rebadged version of the TVS Apache RR 310 that is priced at Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 25,000 costlier than its TVS counterpart.
Powering the BMW G 310 RR is a reverse-inclined 313cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that churns out 34PS at 9,700rpm and 27Nm at 7700rpm, making it 0.3Nm less torquey than the Apache RR 310. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed constant mesh transmission with an assist-&-slipper clutch. It also benefits from four riding modes: Rain, Urban, Sport, and Track. The initial two riding modes limit the engine output to 28.5PS & 25Nm, whereas the Sport and Track modes unleash the power restriction and allow you to enjoy the full performance of the bike.
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Speaking of the design, the bike looks exactly the same as TVS Apache RR 310; however, the Bavarian bikemaker has wrapped it in a different ivory to give it a slightly distinct appearance. That said, it comes in two color options: Black Storm Metallic and BMW’s iconic Motorsport paint scheme.
Not only the paint options, but BMW also uses a different set of underpinnings when compared to the Apache. That said, the bike borrows its braking system from the BMW G 310 twins. It also runs on Michelin Pilot Street tyres instead of the Michelin Road 5 tyres seen on the Apache RR 310. Suspension duties are taken care of by a 41mm inverted front fork along with a preload adjustable rear monoshock.
The other notable features of the bike include a 5-inch TFT color rider’s display with Bluetooth connectivity, an all-LED lighting system, BMW Motorrad ABS and ride-by-wire technology.
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Author’s Take
Considering the hefty price premium the BMW G 310 RR commands over its TVS counterpart, the lack of adjustability at the front is a major disappointment for us. However, the brand could offer this feature as an optional accessory at a later stage.
