2016 BMW Motorrad G310R previewed in Malaysia

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After all the hype, seeing the bike at the motor show in Bangkok and lots of speculation, the 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R is finally on show in Malaysia at Chear Motorrad Puchong. However, the bike will only be on display today and tomorrow there, before shipping out to another showroom.

As Motorrad’s offering to the entry-level/small displacement market, the G310R was much anticipated after news first broke last year that BMW was producing it’s first small-displacement motorcycle in nearly 60 years. The 2016 G310R was developed in conjunction with BMW Motorrad’s Indian manufacturing partner, TVS.

The G310R comes with a 313 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that has a claimed 34 hp and 28 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. The cylinder orientation is reversed, putting the intake facing forward. This lets the engine be tilted a little further forward to place weight over the front wheel, while giving the exhaust a straight path to the rear.

Paired to the engine is a six-speed mutli-disc wet clutch transmission, which allows for a 0-100 km/h time of just 7.85 seconds. Other bits include adjustable rear wheel suspension, with up to 10 levels of adjustment. Greeting the rider is a fully digital instrument cluster that also displays, aside from various other functions, the current gear selected.

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The front brake discs are 300 mm in diameter, and utlises a ByBre (by Brembo) four-piston caliper, with two-channel ABS. The rear is a 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper. This small BMW, with 17-inch wheels, is targetted at the new rider, or the rider who simply wants a simple, easy-to-use daily rider, who wants a high quality, reliable motorcycle. Seat height is a less than intimidating 785 mm, allowing for riders to plant their feet with confidence.

Weighing in at 158 kg, an easily manageable weight for any rider, the 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R comes in three colours – Pearl White metallic, Cosmic Black/Polar White and Strato Blue metallic. No pricing was revealed but we were told that it would be more than the RM25,000 advertised on local classifieds website Mudah recently. October 2016 was the tentative launch date according to staff there. The G310R might be this year’s most anticipated motorcycle. Rivals to the G310R include the KTM 250 Duke at RM21,021, the Benelli TnT300 at RM20,129 and the Kawasaki Z250SL at RM15,389.

What do you think? The next big sensation in the Malaysian motorcycle scene or flash-in-pan because the G310R requires a ‘B’ license to ride? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.

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Comments

  • wow inverted forks on an ‘entry level’ bike

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  • u sure z250 is rm15k?

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  • Too expensive (do Indian workers get that much?), too heavy, not powerful and 313cc doesn’t make sense at all.

    I would go for the KTM or the Kawasaki…

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  • namanama on May 27, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    more than 25k? good luck!

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  • 25K for 34hp bike? 24 years old Honda NSR150RR is more powerful than this, easily hit 100km/h less than 100 meters or less than 6 second.

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  • Same L00 on May 27, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    It is still a bike, and still you gonna hide under the bridge during rain. Get a car!

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  • JB_KIA on May 27, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    I would not hesitate to buy one if it is a 313cc in-line 4…

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  • seancorr (Member) on May 27, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    More than 25k yes but how close to the 50k price point? Looks very good though.

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    • sub_zero on May 31, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      put in comparison

      KTM duke/rc 390 which is 375cc thumper

      which make round 44hp and round some 28nm torque

      price? no different than this one

      obvious you don’t follow motorcycle industry

      near the 30K’s where the 500- 650cc beginner parallel like Honda CB series, kawasaki er6 and Yamaha Mt-07

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  • B2 license on May 27, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Pretty good design, especially the back, where the wheel and tyre can be easily accessed.
    Too bad one requires a B license to ride it. So, I think it won’t gain many customers, in Malaysia at least.

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    • sub_zero on May 31, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      gomen reintroduce B1 license

      which is below 500cc

      unless your upgrading to half litre or litre bike in the future

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  • mr1031 on May 27, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    priced right, than it should be a hit

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  • donno on May 27, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    More than 25k and to be ridden with B full? Err no.

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    • tüff on May 27, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Well, one could justify that it’s aimed at first time riders with B full license. One does not simply go full retard and purchase a liter bike as his/her first bike

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    • sub_zero on May 31, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      there is under 500cc license, B1

      google it

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  • Ootai on May 27, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    If kawasaki can twick the z250sl to have the inverted fork (z125pro has it), increase the hp & top speed, then bmw can kiss this 310r (rm30,000??) goodbye for malaysian market. Beemer then should concentrate on >750cc.

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  • Nando on May 27, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Way too much anticipation….& HYPE .. Wating for it to be lunched too expensive. !!! Better choice kawasaki z 300. They can keep the wait.

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  • Papa G on May 28, 2016 at 10:24 am

    If the capacity reduced to 250cc n priced to match KTM Duke 250, i’d snapped it in a flash

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  • Tuan Muda Azrie on May 28, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    …”single pistol” caliper?

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  • sub_zero on May 31, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    benelli TnT 300 is inline twin cylinder so not the same as g310r

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  • Rider on Mar 31, 2017 at 7:28 am

    It’s BMW you jerkkk…
    That why pricing a bit higher…
    Compare to all rubbish bike competitor with this..
    Don’t like dont buy…make life easier..

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  • When do you think they will bring in GS version.

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  • slow giler…btul ke bmw? 166kmh or mph? kawa 250 standard pun 175kmh

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