Here Is Some Bad News For BMW Fans

After making premium bikes for decades, BMW Motorrad finally jumped into the entry-level segment a few years ago. In no time, the G 310 R and G 310 GS took the world by storm, serving as two of the most affordable bikes wearing a BMW badge. Now, though, there’s some bad news coming all the way from India (where these bikes are built). Here’s what you need to know.

BMW Stops Production Of The G 310 R And G 310 GS

Yes, you read that right. The cheapest BMW bikes–G 310 R and G 310 GS–have received the boot in their birthplace: India. Accordingly, production had stopped a few months ago in January 2025. That means whatever examples are available at your nearest dealer is one of the previously manufactured bikes rather than a fresh-for-2025 example.

Since we see several aging bikes on sale in America each year, it won’t be a surprise if BMW keeps selling the G 310 duo here for MY26, even though production has stopped. Let’s hope that’s not the case, though, as there are new BMW bikes to look forward to. More on that in a bit.

Why BMW Has Discontinued The G 310 R And G 310 GS

The axing of the G 310 R and G 310 GS isn’t exactly a surprise if you look past the rose glasses. 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.

In addition, BMW claims the bikes had reached the end of their lifecycle. Not surprising, as the duo is simply inferior to its rivals, all of which have had notable updates. For example, the G 310 R’s arch-rival (KTM 390 Duke) has received two major overhauls and several small updates in the past eight years. Whereas, the G 310 GS’ rival list has gotten longer than ever due to the increasing popularity of the small ADV segment.

BMW Also Has A New Entry-Level Adventure Bike Incoming

Aside from this, let’s not forget BMW has a new 450cc platform ready for production. We’re talking about the F 450 GS concept bike shown at last year’s EICMA, which has an innovative ignition offset, a low weight, and lightweight materials such as magnesium. Peak output is said to be 48 horsepower–a near-class-leading figure in the sub-500cc segment.

Once the GS is out, it seems like a no-brainer for BMW to bring the F 450 R next. The new entry-level ‘F’ duo also means more cohesion in the lineup. That’s because the F 450 GS could sit below the F 900 GS and the F 450 R below the F 900 R. And having a 310 lineup sitting below 450s makes little sense.

BMW F 450 GS Expected Specifications