2021 BMW G 310 R First Look (6 Fast Facts + Specs and Photos)

December 9, 2020

BMW has updated the G 310 R sportbike for 2021, including meeting Euro 5 requirements. Fortunately, that’s not all that has been done to the single-single urban and canyon motorcycle. Let’s see what BMW has done to improve its smallest upright naked sportbike.

Although engine architecture is unchanged—DOHC, front intake, rearward canted—some upgrades have been made. The G 310 R is now ride-by-wire with an electronic throttle. The ECU will add revs if it senses the 310 is about to stall when taking off from a start. Also, the clutch now has both assist and slipper functions.

In addition to the lighter clutch, the levers are now a quarter-inch closer to accommodate smaller hands. The clutch and brake hand levers remain four-way adjustable for distance to the grip. Along with the assist feature in the clutch, this will make the 2021 BMW G 310 R much more manageable for small riders.

The headlight and turn indicators are new, and now LED units.

Titanium Grey Metallic is now the finish of choice for the various covers—alternator, clutch, water pump—as well as the footpeg bracket and passenger grab handle.

There are two base colors—Cosmic Black and Polar White—along with Limestone Metallic as part of the optional Sport package. The Sport package also gets a red frame and wheels, plus a bold R graphic.

We don’t have any prices or an arrival date for the 2021 BMW G 310 R. Here is our review of the previous generation G 310 R.

2021 BMW G 310 R Specs

ENGINE

Type: Single cylinder w/ front intake
Displacement: 313cc
Bore x stroke: 80 mm x 62.1mm
Maximum power: 34 horsepower @ 9500 rpm
Maximum torque: 21 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm
Maximum speed: 89 mph
Compression ratio: 10.9:1
Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 valves
Cooling: Liquid
Transmission: 6-speed
Clutch: Assist and slipper
Final drive: Endless X-ring

CHASSIS

Frame: Tubular spaceframe
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 41mm inverted fork; 5.5 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable non-linkage shock; 5.2 inches
Wheels: Cast aluminum
Front wheel: 17 x 3.0
Rear wheel: 17 x 4.0
Tires: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Front tire: 110/70 x 17
Rear tire: 150/60 x 17
Front brake: 300mm disc w/ radially mounted 4-piston Bybre caliper
Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ floating single-piston Bybre caliper
ABS: Standard