Well, it’s time to pour a little high-octane coffee on the curb for a pint-sized hero. The Germans have pulled the plug on the BMW G 310 R and its adventure-minded sibling, the G 310 GS, in the Indian market.
And just like that, the little Beemers that could—twist throttle, dodge potholes, and dance through Delhi traffic—have taken their final bow.
BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS Discontinued, But Not In Our Hearts
Since January 2025, there’s been a hush in the dispatch lanes. Not a single G 310 has left the factory gates. You could say they didn’t just stall—they ghosted. The culprit? A new round of emissions regulations, known in bureaucratic circles as OBD-2B. You’d think something with Bavarian pedigree would simply sip fuel and charm its way past any regulation, but BMW seems to have decided it wasn’t worth the engineering headache.
Instead of retrofitting these lean, single-cylinder machines to meet the new standard, BMW waved the checkered flag. No press conference, no bouquet of roses. Just a quiet exit.
Interestingly, the G 310 RR—essentially the rakish, track-day cousin in a leather jacket—is still on sale. So if you want a last hurrah from the 310 platform, that’s your final ticket.
But don’t think BMW is backing away from the lightweight fight. The F 450 GS is reportedly revving up behind the curtain, likely with more tech, more power, and hopefully, a bit of that same city-slicing spirit. BMW knows the Indian market is worth the effort, and they aren’t about to let their entry-level roster go cold.
Meanwhile, TVS—the folks building these bikes in the first place—plans to keep the 310 platform alive under its own nameplate. Same heart, different badging. So the soul of the G 310 might just keep humming along under a different uniform.
And thus, the G 310 R and GS take their place in the pantheon of great little bikes that punched above their weight, leaned into corners like bigger machines, and introduced a new generation of riders to the joys of the open road—albeit with one cylinder and a modest growl.
Sources:
- RideApart – BMW G 310 R Discontinued In India
- MotorOctane – BMW Discontinues Its Entry-Level Bikes In India
