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BMW G310GS. The mini-GS that finally made BMW affordable.

BMW's 2017 G310GS is the small-capacity entry to GS ownership. 313cc liquid-cooled single, 34bhp, 175kg wet, A2-friendly out of the box. Built in India by TVS. Sold UK + US + globally. 2026 lineup.

1996

No small BMW · 1996

2006

No small BMW · 2006

2016

G310GS launch year (2017)

2026

G310GS · 9 yrs in

Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.

1996 No small BMW

Pre-G310 era

BMW had no sub-650cc bikes in 1996
Smallest was the F650 single (47bhp)

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2006 Still no small BMW

No bike for this era

Pre-G310 era

BMW still had no sub-650cc
F650 (47bhp) was entry-level

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2016 G310GS launch year (2017)

No bike for this era

Pre-G310GS

G310GS launched 2017 — built in India by TVS
BMW's first sub-650 in decades

G310GS not yet — 2017 launch

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2017 G310GS launch£4,750

2026 G310GS · 9 yrs in production

2026 BMW G310GS

BMW G310GS (2026)

313cc liquid-cooled single, ABS, A2-ready
BMW's most-sold model in some entry markets

313cc liquid-cooled single (FI)

34bhp

28Nm

175kg wet

835seat · 32.9in

ABS stdFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesLCD dashBMW dealer netA2-ready

Known issues

Early models — fuel pump priming — 2017-19
Otherwise solid TVS-built platform

Price (new '26)£5,495

Cheapest BMW UKYES

Used 2017-23£3-4.5k

// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

BMW's small-cubed adv evolution · 2017-2026

First small BMW since K75 Brand-new entry tier BMW had no proper sub-650cc since the K75 (1986-1996). G310GS opened a new entry tier — A2-friendly, sub-£5k new, BMW badge for the first time at this price.

vs KTM 390 Adventure Same money, different feel KTM 390 Adventure (44bhp, 158kg, £6,799): more power, lighter. G310GS (34bhp, 175kg, £5,495): cheaper, BMW dealer network. KTM is for the more aggressive A2 rider; G310GS for the BMW-loyal entry buyer.

vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Same money, different rider Himalayan 450 (40bhp, 196kg, £5,599): more capable off-road, heavier. G310GS (34bhp, 175kg, £5,495): lighter, less off-road-focused. Himalayan is for offroad-curious; G310GS for road-biased commuting + light trails.

Real cost trajectory Held position £4,750 launch in 2017 → £5,495 in 2026. Roughly inflation-tracked. BMW has kept pricing tight on this model to maintain entry-tier credibility.

Cheapest way in £3,000 (used 2017-19) A clean 2017-2019 G310GS is the cheapest BMW adventure bike on the market. £2.5-3.5k for a tidy one. Watch fuel pump on early bikes, TVS-built quality is solid otherwise.

Rider aids count 1 → 1 G310GS has ABS standard. No traction control, no ride modes — appropriate for the price point and target rider.

// On YouTube

Watch the review

BMW G310GS

Ross Rides · YouTube

// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using Bank of England's CPI tool.

2017+ BMW G310GS BMW Motorrad press release · MCN · Bennetts BikeSocial

2026 BMW G310GS (current) BMW Motorrad 2026 spec sheet · MCN