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BMW R 1300 GS · BMW
BMW · R GS
R 1300 GS
A shaft-drive adventure motorcycle with a 1300 cc boxer twin, Telelever front suspension and linked cornering ABS.
- Style
- Adventure
- Engine
- 1,300 cc
- Power
- 107 kW
- Seat
- 850 mm
- Weight
- 237 kg
What reviewers say
Reviews praise the smooth boxer engine, precise steering and strong brakes, with comfortable road manners. MCNews found the revised front suspension more confidence-inspiring off-road; RevZilla's limited off-road test found smaller improvements. Equipment choices change the experience. The smaller riding position may suit fewer tall riders, while optional packages add cost.
From mcnews.com.au and revzilla.com
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Engine capacity
- 1,300 cc
- Cylinders
- 2
- Power
- 107 kW
- Torque
- 149 Nm
- Engine details
- Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin with four valves per cylinder, double overhead chain-driven camshafts, BMW ShiftCam variable intake valve timing and lift, and electronic fuel injection; bore × stroke 106.5 × 73 mm and compression 13.3:1
- Power details
- 107 kW at 7750 rpm; maker also states 145 hp
- Torque details
- 149 Nm at 6500 rpm
- Gearbox
- Six-speed claw-shift gearbox; Shift Assistant Pro is optional
- Clutch
- Hydraulically operated wet anti-hopping clutch
- Final drive
- Cardan shaft
Chassis and dimensions
- Style
- Adventure
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Road-ready weight
- 237 kg
- Frame
- Steel main frame and bolted die-cast aluminium rear frame with the engine as a supporting member
- Front suspension
- BMW EVO-Telelever with central shock absorber, handlebar tilting decoupled by a flex element; 190 mm travel. Dynamic Suspension Adjustment is optional
- Rear suspension
- BMW EVO-Paralever cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, central WAD spring strut and adjustable preload; 200 mm travel
- Brakes
- Front twin semi-floating 310 mm discs with four-piston radial calipers; rear 285 mm disc with two-piston floating caliper. Full Integral ABS Pro links the brakes and adjusts for lean angle
- Wheels and tyres
- Standard cast aluminium wheels, 3.00 × 19 inches front and 4.50 × 17 inches rear; tyres 120/70 R19 and 170/60 R17. Cross-spoke and forged Enduro wheels are optional
- Geometry
- Wheelbase 1518 mm, castor 112 mm and maker steering-head angle 63.8°
- Dimensions
- Length 2212 mm over splash guard, width 1000 mm over hand guards and current UK height 1406 mm above windscreen
- Seat height details
- Standard unladen seat height 850 mm; alternative seats, suspension and adaptive height control alter the seat height
- Weight conditions
- Maker's 237 kg road-ready figure includes all operating fluids, standard equipment and at least 90% of the usable fuel tank under EU168/2013. Optional equipment changes weight; permitted total weight 465 kg and standard payload 228 kg
Fuel and range
- Fuel tank
- 19 litres
- Fuel consumption
- Maker WMTC 4.8 litres/100 km; 19-litre usable tank includes approximately 4 litres reserve
- Emissions
- Maker WMTC CO₂ 110 g/km. Original 2023 launch specification was EU5; current UK specification states EU5+
Equipment
- ABS
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes
- Rider aids
- Standard Dynamic Traction Control, engine drag-torque control, Dynamic Brake Control and hill-start assistance; radar Riding Assistant and adaptive cruise control are optional
- Riding modes
- Standard Rain, Road, Eco and Enduro; Riding Modes Pro adds modes including Dynamic Pro and Enduro Pro
- Lighting
- LED headlight, daytime light and indicators; cornering Headlight Pro is optional
- Release and generation details
- Announced 28 September 2023. BMW's 2023 annual report retrospectively confirms availability to customers from November 2023. Current UK specifications include later EU5+ and starter-battery changes; optional equipment and regional packages vary. GS Adventure is a separate model
Battery and charging
- Battery details
- Current UK specification lists 12 V/14 Ah maintenance-free AGM starter battery and 650 W three-phase alternator; original 2023 technical table lists 12 V/10 Ah. Starter battery is not a traction battery
Pros and cons
Pros
- Shaft final drive
- Cornering ABS and traction control
- Four standard riding modes
Cons
- Suspension automation and radar assistance are optional
- Standard seat height is 850 mm
Closest rivals
Model | Style | Engine | Power | Seat | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure | 1,254 cc | 100 kW | 850 mm | 249 kg | 2018 | |
| Naked | 890 cc | 87.5 kW | 825 mm | 193 kg | 2024 | |
| Naked | 649 cc | 70 kW | 810 mm | 205 kg | 2024 |
Sources
- bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/models/adventure/r1300gs/technicaldata.html
- press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0437059EN/the-new-bmw-r-1300-gs
- press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/attachment/T0437059EN/607566
- bmwgroup.com/en/report/2023/downloads/BMW-Group-Report-2023-en.pdf
Photo: BMW
- BMW R 1300 GS cockpit view in Lightwhite: BMW
- BMW R 1300 GS left side view in Lightwhite: BMW
- BMW R 1300 GS right side view in Lightwhite: BMW
- BMW R 1300 GS GS Trophy in Racingblue Metallic, cockpit and tank from the rider position: BMW
- BMW R 1300 GS Option 719 Tramuntana in Aurelius Green Metallic, cockpit and tank from the rider position: BMW
- BMW R 1300 GS Triple Black, cockpit and tank from the rider position: BMW
