BMW Motorrad India has released the teaser of a new bike that will be launched on July 15, hinting that it could be an iteration of the TVS Apache RR 310. The dual shark-fin LED tail-light of the BMW motorcycle looks identical to the unit on the RR 310. In fact, the visor, clip-on handlebar, mirror and pillar grab rail also look alike.
It is possible that the BMW version may essentially be the RR310 in Motorrad colors and may be called the G 310 RR. This means that it may share the same stylish bodywork as the Apache along with bi-LED projector headlights and LED indicators.
As far as riding position is concerned, BMW again has the option of fitting aggressive clip-ons and foot pegs from the Apache BTO kit and not the relatively relaxed units from the standard RR 310.
Underneath the bodywork, expect the trellis frame and subframe to be similar. As for suspension, there are two possibilities – BMW can either fit the USD fork and monoshock from the standard Apache RR 310 or it can fit a fully adjustable USD fork and preload, as well as the rebound adjustable monoshock from the RR 310 BTO or Catalog. Manufactured to order. It is also possible that BMW may offer adjustable suspension for the extra money as TVS does for the Apache. Expect the braking hardware to be similar to the RR310.
In the Apache RR310, the ride modes change the peak power and throttle response, as well as the display layout. The 312.2cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine is expected to be in the same condition. To reiterate, it produces 34hp at 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm at 7,700rpm.
What BMW Motorrad brings to you will be known only when the bike is launched on July 15. What is important is the pricing. For reference, both the BMW G 310 R and the Apache RR 310 are priced at Rs 2.65 lakh.