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Concept Stunt G 310 – a peek into BMW’s new entry level motorcycle platform

Concept Stunt G 310 – a peek into BMW’s new entry level motorcycle platform
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: rolling stoppie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: rolling stoppie
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: fitting the hand-operated second rear brake
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: fitting the hand-operated second rear brake
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: customising what appears to be a stock bike
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: customising what appears to be a stock bike
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: fitting the 12 o'clock bar
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: fitting the 12 o'clock bar
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: examining the 12 o'clock bar
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: examining the 12 o'clock bar
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: how much of this bodywork will make production is anyone's guess
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: how much of this bodywork will make production is anyone's guess
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: Chris Pfeiffer certainly digs some odd colour schemes. But he is not a normal person
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: Chris Pfeiffer certainly digs some odd colour schemes. But he is not a normal person
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: preparing the bodywork for paint and decals
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: preparing the bodywork for paint and decals
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: spraying the rims
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: spraying the rims
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: a good look at the tube frame, thin swingarm and the downward-facing exhaust
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: a good look at the tube frame, thin swingarm and the downward-facing exhaust
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: front stunt plate
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: front stunt plate
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: - design concepts
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: - design concepts
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: pre-customisation. A sneak peek at what looks like a production-ready new model
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: pre-customisation. A sneak peek at what looks like a production-ready new model
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: custom seat and stunt decals
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: custom seat and stunt decals
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: front plate
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: front plate
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: a small-capacity custom for renowned stunt hero Christian Pfeiffer
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: a small-capacity custom for renowned stunt hero Christian Pfeiffer
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: single-cylinder 300cc engine with rear-tilted cylinder is a very compact powerplant
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: single-cylinder 300cc engine with rear-tilted cylinder is a very compact powerplant
Christian Pfeiffer inspects the BMW Concept Stunt G 310
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Christian Pfeiffer inspects the BMW Concept Stunt G 310
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: crazy colour scheme
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: crazy colour scheme
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design mockup
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design mockup
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: crash bars
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: crash bars
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: design concepts
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: additional lever on the left bar controls the second rear brake caliper
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: additional lever on the left bar controls the second rear brake caliper
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: Magura handlebar
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: Magura handlebar
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: Brazilian flag celebrates the bike's Sao Paolo debut
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: Brazilian flag celebrates the bike's Sao Paolo debut
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: front stunt plate
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: front stunt plate
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: extended rear footrests and 12 o'clock bar
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: extended rear footrests and 12 o'clock bar
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: circle burnouts
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: circle burnouts
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: burnout
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: burnout
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: wheelie wall stall
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: wheelie wall stall
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stand-up wheelie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stand-up wheelie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310, standing on the tank
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310, standing on the tank
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: burnout
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: burnout
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stoppie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stoppie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stoppie wall stall
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stoppie wall stall
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: rolling stoppie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: rolling stoppie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: one-handed stoppie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: one-handed stoppie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: ground touch wheelie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: ground touch wheelie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stand-up wheelie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: stand-up wheelie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: 12 o'clock wheelie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: 12 o'clock wheelie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: circle wheelies
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: circle wheelies
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: wheelie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: wheelie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: circle wheelie
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Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: circle wheelie
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: quite a looker for a little fella
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: quite a looker for a little fella
BMW Concept Stunt G 310:step-off wheelie
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310:step-off wheelie
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: crazy colours but quite a nice looking machine
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: crazy colours but quite a nice looking machine
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: a big hint at what's to come at EICMA
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: a big hint at what's to come at EICMA
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: pint-sized hooligan machine
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: pint-sized hooligan machine
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: colour scheme brought to you by MC Hammer's wardrobe team
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: colour scheme brought to you by MC Hammer's wardrobe team
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: beneath the flash, it looks like a solid and fun machine
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: beneath the flash, it looks like a solid and fun machine
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: unlikely to make you ride like Chris Pfeiffer
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: unlikely to make you ride like Chris Pfeiffer
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: released at the Sao Paolo motorcycle show, it's our first glimpse of the new BMW 300cc entry-level platform
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: released at the Sao Paolo motorcycle show, it's our first glimpse of the new BMW 300cc entry-level platform
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: custom bike is our first glimpse at a new 300cc BMW platform
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: custom bike is our first glimpse at a new 300cc BMW platform
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: downward facing vertical exhaust is a nifty touch
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: downward facing vertical exhaust is a nifty touch
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: rearward-angled single cylinder engine is super compact, allowing for a long swingarm with a short wheelbase
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: rearward-angled single cylinder engine is super compact, allowing for a long swingarm with a short wheelbase
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: little fella with big attitude
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BMW Concept Stunt G 310: little fella with big attitude
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BMW’s Concept Stunt G 310 is, in its own right, a pretty funky machine. But it’s also our first glance at the German brand’s new 300 cc, single cylinder entry-level bike platform. Beyond the crazy paint job and stunt god Chris Pfeiffer’s antics, it’s a handsome looking machine – and its vertically mounted exhaust is a very cool touch.

The “youthification” of BMW is nearly complete. Ten years ago BMW motorcycles were sensible, pipe-and-slippers machines for the older gentleman, but now the Bavarians have leading products in the adventure, sport and touring categories.

Now, they’re about to extend into the final frontier – the learner category. At this year’s EICMA show, BMW is expected to launch a series of 300 cc learner bikes with entry level price tags – and this may be our first glimpse of the platform.

Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: 12 o'clock wheelie
Christian Pfeiffer rides the BMW Concept Stunt G 310: 12 o'clock wheelie

The Concept Stunt G 310 made its premiere today at South America’s biggest motorcycle show, the Salao Duas Rodas in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Decked out with a garish paint scheme, the Stunt 310 is fitted with a bunch of stunt mods: 12 o’clock bar with a footrest in it, twin rear brake calipers, a flat front race plate and crash bars, to name a few.

But underneath it all we can see a pretty sweet-looking nakedbike that’s clearly not far from production ready. It’s a single-cylinder machine, with that cylinder apparently tilted slightly backwards from the vertical to make the whole engine unit super compact and allow for a longer swingarm.

BMW Concept Stunt G 310: pre-customisation. A sneak peek at what looks like a production-ready new model
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: pre-customisation. A sneak peek at what looks like a production-ready new model

The single disc front end doesn’t seem to lack stopping power, at least with stunt god Christian Pfeiffer on board, as he’s clearly able to hoik up gigantic stoppies.

One very interesting idea is the use of a vertically mounted silencer behind the engine, eliminating a lot of pipework and making the exhaust almost invisible. If this makes it through to the production bike, it’ll be the cleanest back end of a bike we’ve seen since the old Buells with their underslung pipes.

BMW Concept Stunt G 310: beneath the flash, it looks like a solid and fun machine
BMW Concept Stunt G 310: beneath the flash, it looks like a solid and fun machine

The 300 cc platform is being developed in conjunction with Indian company TVS, suggesting that the production bikes may well come out at a competitive price point. We look forward to checking them out at the end of November when the EICMA show opens.

Our huge photo gallery gives plenty of angles on the Concept Stunt G 310 in development, showing glimpses of the production bike beneath. Well worth a look!

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2 comments
2 comments
Martin Hone

Looks like a funky entry-level or LAMS bike, though that vertically mounted exhaust might be 'cool' but not for the rear shock.....
malJohann
Oh look, BMW made a copy of the KTM 390 Duke!