Following years of crafting high-end bicycles, BMW Motorrad ultimately entered the entry-level market sector several years back. Before long, the G 310 R and 310 GS models made waves globally as two of the most budget-friendly motorcycles featuring a BMW emblem. However, recent developments from India (the country where these bikes are manufactured) bring concerning updates. Here’s what you should be aware of.
BMW Halts Manufacturing of the G 310 R and G 310 GS
That's correct; you've understood it properly. The most affordable BMW motorcycles – G 310 R And the G 310 GS models have been discontinued in their home country: India. As such, production ceased a few months back, around January 2025. This implies that any units you find at your local dealership would be from previous batches rather than new for the year 2025.
Given that numerous older bicycles hit the American market annually, it wouldn't be unexpected to BMW continues to offer the G 310 duo for MY26 despite production having ceased. Here's hoping this isn’t true because we have some exciting new BMW motorcycles coming up shortly. I'll discuss those in just a moment.
Why BMW Stopped Producing The G 310 R And G 310 GS
The discontinuation of the G 310 R and G 310 GS isn't really unexpected when you set aside the rosy outlook. The 312cc, single-cylinder engine has received no major updates in several years, which is why it fails to meet the latest Indian norms. These norms follow in the footsteps of the European emission norms, so there’s a high chance the entry-level duo will suffer the same consequences in the West.
Furthermore, BMW asserts that these motorcycles have completed their product cycle. This isn’t unexpected since they lag behind competitors who’ve undergone significant improvements. To illustrate, the KTM 390 Duke, a direct competitor to the G 310 R, has gone through two substantial redesigns along with multiple minor enhancements during this period. On the other hand, the lineup opposing the G 310 GS continues to expand thanks to rising interest in smaller adventure models. the small ADV segment .
BMW Is Getting Ready to Launch a New Beginner-Friendly Adventure Motorcycle
Apart from this, we shouldn’t overlook the fact that BMW has a new 450cc platform prepared for manufacturing. We’re referring to The F 450 GS concept motorcycle displayed at last year’s EICMA. , featuring a cutting-edge ignition timing adjustment, minimal mass, and light materials like magnesium. It’s reported to produce peak power of 48 horsepower—a nearly top-tier metric within the under-500cc category.
After the introduction of the GS, it appears almost inevitable for BMW to introduce the F 450 R soon. With the arrival of this new pair of 'F' models, the range becomes more unified. This alignment would place the F 450 GS beneath the F 900 GS and position the F 450 R under the F 900 R. It wouldn’t make much logical sense to have a 310 series positioned lower than these 450 variants.