For more information on the earlier old models, see Duane Ausherman's website: Duane has some information on how the early model numbers were assigned.įor detailed information, and actual lists of pre-1970 serial numbers and models they are associated with, and even information on some shipments and owners, see Click on FORUM, and then go to the VINTAGE section. Simply find the number on the engine & find the frame number, which were usually the same number.
The 17 character VIN system was introduced in 1980-1981.īefore the all-brands transition to the 17 character VIN code in the 1980-1981 era, BMW used only a serial number. This has especially been seen in later Airheads for ECE shipments. The VIN system of 17 characters may be absent, in favor of just the Serial Number, with possibly a very small BMW roundel stamping and a letter or two or other number or two. I do not know what the letters nor the 8th digit means, it could be a check-digit.
Seven (7) digits are used for the serial number.
There may be a serial number followed by one extra number, and then the type of motorcycle. There may be a letter or two letters, followed by a serial number. I suggest you come back to this link AFTER you read the rest of this below article.īMW may use different frame and motorcycle identification systems for non-U.S.A.
My own very extensive listing of BMW motorcycles: Those two articles have further identification information. You may be interested in the information in: and. This article contains a large amount of information regarding vehicle numbers and identifications, most especially for BMW Airhead motorcycles, but much of this information also applies to other motorcycles (any brand), and even your automobile and truck. How does BMW identify the "year" of your motorcycle. The donating article extensively explains this website'sĪnd other numbers/characters identifications. The advertisements, above, are Google-sponsored. We aren’t sure when BMW will officially announce the G 310 RR, but considering bookings are already being accepted, we believe the launch is imminent.Snowbum's BMW Motorcycle Repair & Information Website We’ll have to wait to see if the BMW G 310 RR will offer similar figures. TVS claims a curb weight of 384 pounds and a seat height of 31.9 inches. The Apache 310RR uses a trellis frame with and KYB suspension. The Apache 310 RR (which meets India’s BS-VI emissions standards) offers similar figures, claiming 34 hp at 9700 rpm and 20 lb-ft. Last updated for the 2021 model year to meet Euro 5 regulations, the G 310 R and G 310 GS both claim a peak output of 34 hp at 9500 rpm and 21 lb-ft. The engine is expected to be the same liquid-cooled 313cc four-valve Single with a reverse-inclined cylinder placing the intake on the front and the exhaust side facing the rear. The single front brake rotors also look identical, with the G 310 RR using a radial-mount Bybre caliper. The teaser images alone confirm the G 310 RR will use the same five-spoke cast wheels as the Apache. What little we can see of the fairing appears to be similar to the Apache RR 310.įrom what we can see so far, we can assume the G 310 RR will share much with its TVS counterpart. The best glimpse of the G 310 RR comes from BMW Motorrad India’s Twitter page (see below). Whatever the reason, we won’t have much longer to wait.īMW Motorrad India has released a handful of teaser images but very little in the way of technical details. Why the wait? We can’t say for certain, but it’s possible BMW’s arrangement with TVS included a window of exclusivity for TVS to produce a sportbike using the platform. Both models were developed by BMW and produced by Indian manufacturer TVS Motors, which introduced the Apache RR 310 sportbike for the 2018 model year. We’ve been waiting for a G 310 RR sportbike ever since BMW introduced the G 310 R roadster and G 310 GS adventure bike in 2015.
Expected to be based on the TVS Apache RR 310, the G 310 RR should be formally announced shortly for international markets. BMW is adding a new small displacement sportbike to its lineup, with the company’s Indian subsidiary already accepting pre-orders for the new 2023 G 310 RR.