2018 BMW G 310 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's naked motorcycle platform, the 2018 BMW G 310 R features a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 28 Nm (20.7 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the G 310 R measures 158.8 kg (350 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,374 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.33 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 330 km (205 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 143 km/h (89 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2016 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
108.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.67 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~330 km (205 mi)
Engine
Displacement313.0 ccm (19.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power34.0 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque28.0 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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