2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review

On Sept. 28, 2023, BMW Motorrad celebrated the 100th anniversary of its first production motorcycle by unveiling the latest version of its bestselling motorcycle, the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS. With a pedigree that goes back 43 years to the original R 80 G/S, which introduced the Gelände/Straße (“off-road/road”) concept and started the adventure bike revolution, the R 1300 GS is new from the ground up. Only the butterfly valves and a few bolts and connectors carry over from the R 1250 GS.

The design objectives were to make the R 1300 GS lighter, more compact, more powerful, and more capable than its predecessor. The only thing that couldn’t change was the engine configuration; the new GS had to have a flat-Twin boxer, but nearly everything else about the engine is new. Displacement increased from 1,254cc to 1,300cc, peak horsepower increased from 136 to 145, peak torque increased from 105 to 110 lb-ft, and there’s more torque throughout the rev range.

We spent two days riding the R 1300 GS on- and off-road for nearly 300 miles at the global press launch in southern Spain. Hands down, the R 1300 GS is the best GS yet. The traits that the boxer-powered GS are known for – engine character, balance, comfort, and versatility – are better than ever. It looks and feels much slimmer than before, and the increased power and torque are impressive.

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2024 BMW R 1300 GS Specs
Base Price: $18,895
Warranty: 3 yrs., 36,000 miles
Website: https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com
ENGINE
Type: Air/oil-cooled, longitudinal opposed flat Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 1,300cc
Bore x Stroke: 106.5 x 73.0mm
Compression Ratio: 13.3:1
Valve Insp. Interval: 6,000 miles
Fuel Delivery: Fully sequential EFI, 52mm throttle bodies x 2
Lubrication System: Wet sump, 4.2 qt. cap.
Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulically actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS
Frame: Two-section sheet metal main frame w/ engine as stressed member, cast-aluminum subframe, single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm
Wheelbase: 59.8 in.
Rake/Trail: 26.2 degrees/4.4 in.
Seat Height: 33.5 in.
Suspension, Front: EVO Telelever w/ single shock, fully adj., 7.5 in. travel
Rear: EVO Paralever w/ single shock, fully adj., 7.9 in. travel
Brakes, Front: Dual 310mm floating discs w/ radial-mount opposed 4-piston calipers & ABS
Rear: Single 285mm disc w/ floating 2-piston caliper & ABS
Wheels, Front: Cast, 3.00 x 19 in.
Rear: Cast, 4.50 x 17 in.
Tires, Front: Tubeless, 120/70-ZR19
Rear: Tubeless, 170/60-ZR17
Wet Weight: 523 lb (factory claim)
Load Capacity: 502 lb
GVWR: 1,025 lb
PERFORMANCE
Horsepower: 145 @ 7,750 rpm (factory claim)
Torque: 105 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim)
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.

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Gloves: Tourmaster Overlander
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Pants: Tourmaster Ridgecrest
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Boots: Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex
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