2024 BMW R 1300 GS Gets Bigger Boxer, 145 HP and Lighter Weight
BMW has redesigned its flagship adventure bike, the 2024 R 1300 GS, with a 1300 cc boxer engine, 145 HP and a dry weight of 523 pounds. The US starting price is $18,895.
The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has been unveiled as a fully redesigned version of the brand's flagship adventure motorcycle. The new boxer engine sits in a slimmer and lighter package. BMW developed the bike for comfortable long-distance touring, enjoyable riding on mountain roads, and carrying on when the pavement ends.
Engine and gearbox
The 1300 cc horizontally opposed twin has larger bores than the 1254 cc unit it replaces. Compression ratio is 13.3:1, and the engine uses ShiftCam variable valve timing. Peak power is 145 HP at 7,750 rpm, and peak torque is 105 lb-ft (about 142 Nm) at 6,500 rpm. The redline sits at 9,000 rpm. The engine is liquid and air cooled, and final drive is by shaft.
BMW moved the six-speed gearbox from behind the engine to below it. As a result the engine is shorter, the swingarm is longer, and the GS has shed 26 pounds. Dry weight is 523 pounds (about 237 kg). The clutch is hydraulically actuated with a slipper design, and a quickshifter is optional.
Chassis, brakes and equipment
The main frame is made of steel sheet and uses the engine as a stressed member. The bolt-on cast aluminum rear subframe can be replaced if damaged. The updated Evo Telelever front suspension reduces the flex of earlier versions, while the Evo Paralever swingarm is longer and stiffer. The fully integrated brakes use 310 mm front discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers. The rear has a 285 mm disc.
Standard equipment includes Road, Rain, Eco and Enduro riding modes, a 6.5-inch TFT display, heated grips, keyless ignition, tire pressure monitoring, hill start control, Matrix LED headlights and Metzeler Karoo 4 tires. Optional extras include three additional riding modes, semi-active suspension, adaptive ride height that lowers the seat by 1.2 inches (about 3 cm) at low speeds, and a radar-based active cruise control.
Variants and pricing
Alongside the base model, there are Triple Black, GS Trophy and Option 719 Tramuntana versions. The Premium, Comfort and Enduro Pro packs bundle the most popular options. Seven seat combinations are available, with seat height ranging from 31.5 to 35 inches. The standard seat height is 33.5 inches. The fuel tank holds 5 gallons and the wheelbase is 59.8 inches. The starting price in the US is $18,895.
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This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Ultimate Motorcycling.
