To celebrate selling its 10,000th G 310 RR motorcycle, BMW unveiled the G 310 RR Limited Edition, which features exclusive decals on the bodywork, along with distinctive ‘1/310’ badging which “signals the highly exclusive nature of this limited edition,” according to a press release from BMW. Only 310 units will be produced and will be available in two color options - Cosmic Black and Polar White.
So, this is essentially a numbered, limited availability iteration of BMW’s already popular baby sportbike. However, it’s only available in India starting September 26, 2025 for just $3,372.12 USD (299,000 Indian Rupees converted for your convenience).
This begs the question, though, why doesn’t North America have access to BMW’s G310 RR? There’s a demand for smaller displacement sport bikes, as evidenced by the success of Kawasaki’s Ninja 500 and Yamaha’s R3 models, but as of now, BMW only offers the naked version of their entry-level single-cylinder, the G 310 R, to the North American market.
What gives?
Powered by a liquid-cooled 312cc single-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection, the G 310 RR is BMW’s entry-level sport bike aimed at both new and experienced riders alike. The four-stroke motor produces roughly 33-hp at 9,700 rpm and 20 lb-ft of torque at 7,700 rpm and is paired with a six-speed gearbox.
And its silhouette and graphics package echo the iconic S 1000 RR, and with a ride-by-wire system for precise throttle response, a race-tuned anti-hopping clutch, along with a two-channel anti-lock braking system, it's definitely giving more RR than entry level.
The G 310 RR Limited Edition is equipped with a five-inch TFT display showing riding statistics, riding modes (Track, Urban, Rain, and Sport), as well as speed and temperature information. There’s an upside-down front fork and an aluminum swingarm coupled with a directly mounted spring strut at the rear. Michelin Pilot Street radial tires come as standard equipment.
Will we see the G 310 RR on US soil? My guess is no, unfortunately. It appears European manufacturers don’t see what I am seeing - a vacancy that could be filled by lightweight, sporty, and perhaps most importantly, affordable sportbikes. Instead, showroom floors are littered with high-horsepower, tech-laden, wildly expensive machines that are essentially intended to track use (see: Ducati’s new V4 R), when what we really need is a gateway drug for new riders looking to begin their sportbike journey.
Come on, BMW, bring it here.
