BMW Motorrad have just released all the information and Australian pricing for their all-new R 1300 GS! Sporting the most powerful BMW Boxer engine ever, it'll be arriving early next year...

BMW Motorrad will launch the all-new R 1300 GS in Australia during the first half of 2024. The new offering builds upon BMW Motorrad’s rich heritage developing highly capable off-road touring machinery. This new model sports the most powerful BMW Boxer ever…

BMW Motorrad will launch the all-new R 1300 GS in Australia during the first half of 2024.

BMW Motorrad will launch the all-new R 1300 GS in Australia during the first half of 2024.

2024 BMW R 1300 GS Highlights

  • New boxer engine with bottom-mounted gearbox and BMW ShiftCam technology for varying valve timing and valve stroke on the intake side
  • Most powerful BMW boxer engine ever
  • Powerful response across the entire engine speed range, exemplary fuel consumption, emission levels, running smoothness and refinement
  • Output and torque: 107kW at 7,750 rpm and 149Nm at 6,500rpm
  • Knock sensor system for optimised travel suitability
  • Redesigned suspension with sheet metal shell main frame and die-cast aluminium rear frame
  • Greater steering precision and ride stability thanks to new EVO Telelever with flex element and revised rear wheel guide EVO Paralever
  • Weight reduction of 12kg compared with previous model
  • BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro as standard
  • Four riding modes as standard
  • Features standard fitment engine drag torque control (MSR), dynamic brake assist (DBC) and ride-off assistant (HSC)
  • Dynamic Traction Control DTC
  • New matrix LED headlamp
  • Hand protectors with integrated turn indicators
  • Lithium-ion battery with Battery Guard
  • Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) with brake function
  • Smartphone charging compartment with integrated USB socket and additional 12V on-board power socket
  • Multifunction instrument cluster with 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen and numerous features as standard
  • RDC, Keyless Ride, heated grips as standard
  • Attractive basic variant along with model variants
  • Triple Black, GS Trophy and Option 719
  • New line-up to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2024
  • Pricing from $26,000*

BMW Motorrad has opted for an almost completely new design for the new R 1300 GS, with an impressive weight saving of 12kg compared with the previous model. The centrepiece is once again the two-cylinder boxer engine. Its new design is more compact than ever before thanks to a gearbox located under the engine and a new camshaft drive arrangement. From exactly 1300cc it produces an output of 107kW (145hp) at 7750rpm, developing maximum torque of 149Nm at 6500rpm. This makes it by far the most powerful BMW boxer engine ever built in series production.

BMW Motorrad has opted for an almost completely new design for the new R 1300 GS, with an impressive weight saving of 12kg compared with the previous model.

BMW Motorrad has opted for an almost completely new design for the new R 1300 GS, with an impressive weight saving of 12kg compared with the previous model.

At the centre of the new suspension is the sheet metal shell main frame made of steel, which in addition to being significantly optimised in terms of installation space also offers higher levels of stiffness than the predecessor model. For the rear frame, the previous tubular steel structure has now been replaced with a die-cast aluminium construction. The new EVO Telelever front wheel guide with flex element and the revised EVO Paralever rear wheel guide also provide greater steering precision and stability.

The previous Dynamic ESA Next Generation electronic suspension itself provided a high level of ride safety and enjoyment on a wide variety of terrains with its dynamic adjustment of the damping and adjustable spring rest at the rear.

The new electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) combines the dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate (“spring stiffness”) – depending on the selected riding mode, riding condition and manoeuvres.

The new electronic DSA combines the dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate – depending on the selected riding mode, riding condition and manoeuvres.

The new electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) now goes one step further, combining the dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate – depending on the selected riding mode, riding condition and manoeuvres. The automatic adjustment of the spring rest ensures load compensation.

With adaptive vehicle height control, the new R 1300 GS offers fully automatic adjustment of the vehicle height depending on the operating condition.

With adaptive vehicle height control, the new R 1300 GS offers fully automatic adjustment of the vehicle height depending on the operating condition.

In conjunction with DSA as optional equipment ex works, two other elements are available to enhance the suspension of the new R 1300 GS: the new adaptive vehicle height control and the sports suspension. With adaptive vehicle height control, the new R 1300 GS offers fully automatic adjustment of the vehicle height depending on the operating condition. With 20mm more spring travel at the front and rear and an optional athletically firm sports suspension specially developed for the GS, off-road riders are well catered for.

Even in standard trim, the new R 1300 GS now has four rather than three riding modes for adaptation to individual rider preferences. The “Rain” and “Road” riding modes allow riding characteristics to be adapted to most road conditions. With the “Eco” riding mode it is possible to achieve the maximum range on a single tank of fuel, while the additional riding mode “Enduro” enables an enhanced riding experience off the beaten track with a specific set-up for off-road use.

The new R 1300 GS offers a new, compact full LED headlamp with a novel, distinctive light icon as standard. The light unit comprises two LED units for low and high beam along with four additional LED units for the daytime running light and the side light.

State-of-the-art LED light units with newly designed LED turn indicators – integrated in the hand protectors at the front, function-integrated at the rear – round off the lighting concept of the new R 1300 GS. With the optional equipment element “Headlight Pro”, the beam of the standard full LED headlamp turns into the bend according to the banking position.

The R 1300 GS features the new Riding Assistant option, comprising the components Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Change Warning (SWW).

The R 1300 GS features the new Riding Assistant option, comprising the components Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Change Warning (SWW).

The R 1300 GS features the new Riding Assistant option, comprising the components Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Change Warning (SWW). Active Cruise Control (ACC) with integrated distance control can be used to set the desired riding speed as well as the distance to the vehicle in front. Front Collision Warning (FCW) with brake intervention is designed to prevent collisions and help reduce the severity of accidents, while Lane Change Warning monitors the lanes to the left and right and can help ensure a safe lane change.

The new R 1300 GS features an entirely new design that is based on the traditional GS flyline while at the same time reflecting extreme compactness and significant weight reduction. With a new aluminium fuel tank that has a flatter ramp than on the predecessor models, the flyline is largely responsible for the dynamic, light and accessible appearance of the new R 1300 GS. Here it was also possible to add a sporty and dynamic accentuation by means of the continuous texture in the fuel tank centre cover.

The basic variant of the new BMW R 1300 GS perfectly embodies what the BMW Motorrad development team has endowed the GS legend with: compact arrangement of the components, high functionality of the equipment and all aspects focused on the essentials.

Local pricing and specifications

Standard equipment

  • 1,300cc 2-cylinder boxer engine with ShiftCam, 13.3:1 compression, EU5, 107kW (145hp) @ 7,750rpm, 149Nm at 6,500rpm
  • Cast aluminium wheels
  • BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro, BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever, BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever, Rear Pre-load Adjustable
  • Dynamic Brake Control
  • Steering Stabiliser
  • Tyre Pressure Control
  • Rear rebound adjustable
  • 12V socket
  • Dynamic Brake Light
  • Electronic Immobilizer
  • TFT with connectivity
  • Li-ion Starter Battery
  • Dynamic Cruise Control with Brake function
  • Matrix LED headlights
  • Heated grips

  • Comfort LED turn indicators
  • LED daytime riding lights
  • Riding Modes
  • Luggage Rack
  • Handbrake/clutch lever adjustable
  • Keyless ride
  • Hand protection with LED indicator
  • Engine skid plate
  • Storage compartment with charger
  • Adjustable windscreen
  • Hill Start Control
  • MSR dynamic brake engine control
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 litres
  • Weight 237kg wet
  • WMTC Fuel Consumption 4.8 litres/100km
  • Comfort Riders Seat (850mm)
  • Comfort Riders Seat High (870mm)
  • Comfort Riders Seat Low (830mm)

2024 BMW R 1300 GS Variants

R 1300 GS: $26,000* – Light White

Options

  • Comfort Package (Passenger Kit, Windscreen Electronically Adjustable, Main Stand) with Comfort Rider’s Seat and Seat Heating: $1035
  • Touring Package (Preparation for GPS Device, Chrome-plated header pipe, Central Locking System, Hand protector extension, Case Holder L+R) with Innovations Package (Headlight Pro, Riding Assistant) and Top-case Carrier: $3,310
  • Dynamic Package (Dynamic Suspension Adjustment, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro, Sports Brake): $2445
  • Enduro Package Pro (Handlebar Risers, Engine Protection bars, Engine Guard Large, Sport Hand Levers Short, Enduro Vario-footrests, Adjustable gearshift lever and foot brake lever, rear frame protection large, Exhaust bracket for single seat, Stalk Turn Indicator front): $910
  • Double Silencer: $1420
  • LED Additional Fog Lights: $590
  • Anti-theft alarm system: $385
  • Comfort Handlebars: $150
  • Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $760 (only with Dynamic Package)
  • Sport Suspension(+20mm): $530 (only with Dynamic Package)
  • Black Cross Spoke Wheels: $695
  • Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: $695
  • Forged Enduro Wheels: $1370
  • Off-road tyres: No cost option

R 1300 GS Pure: $28,990* –  Light White

Included as standard

  • Dynamic Package (DSA, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro,
  • Sports Brake)
  • Preparation for GPS Device
  • Black Cross Spoke Wheels
  • Riders Seat Height (850mm)

Options

  • Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: No cost option

R 1300 GS Trophy: $34,590* – Racing Blue Metallic

Included as standard

  • Comfort package (Passenger Kit, Windscreen Electronically Adjustable, Main Stand)
  • Touring package (Preparation for GPS Device, Chrome-plated header pipe, Central Locking System, Hand protector extension, Case Holder L+R)
  • Innovation package (Headlight Pro, Riding Assistant)
  • Dynamic package (DSA, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro, Sports Brake)
  • Style GS Trophy (Comfort Rider’s Seat High(870mm)
  • Black Cross Spoke Wheels 
  • Seat Heating, LED additional fog lights, Top-case Carrier

Options

  • Enduro Package Pro (Handlebar Risers, Engine Protection bars, Engine Guard Large, Sport Hand Levers Short, Enduro Vario-footrests, Adjustable gearshift lever and foot brake lever, rear frame protection large, Exhaust bracket for single seat, Stalk Turn Indicator front): $910
  • Double Silencer: $1420
  • Anti-theft alarm system: $385
  • Comfort Handlebars: $150
  • Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $760
  • Sport Suspension(+20mm): $530
  • Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: No cost option
  • Forged Enduro Wheels: $760
  • Off-road tyres: No cost option
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat(850mm): No cost options
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat Low(830mm): No cost options

R 1300 GS Trophy X: $33,690* – Racing Blue Metallic

Included as standard

  • Dynamic package (DSA, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro, Sports Brake)
  • Style GS Trophy (Comfort Rider’s Seat High, 890mm)
  • Black Cross Spoke Wheels
  • Enduro Package Pro
  • Preparation for GPS Device
  • Seat Heating
  • Sport Suspension
  • LED Additional fog lights
  • Off-Road Tyres
  • Double silencer

Options

  • Anti-theft alarm system: $385
  • Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: No cost option
  • Forged Enduro Wheels: $760
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat (870mm): No cost option
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat Low(850mm): No cost option

R 1300 GS Triple Black: $34,490* Black Storm Metallic

Included as standard

  • Touring package
  • Innovation package
  • Dynamic package
  • Style Triple Black
  • Passenger Kit
  • Windscreen Electronically Adjustable
  • Main Stand
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat
  • Seat Heating
  • LED additional fog light
  • Top-case Carrier
  • Black Cross Spoke Wheels

Options

  • Enduro Package Pro: $910
  • Double Silencer: $1420
  • Anti-theft alarm system: $385
  • Comfort Handlebars: $150
  • Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $760
  • Sport Suspension(+20mm): $530
  • Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: No cost option
  • Forged Enduro Wheels: $675
  • Off-road tyres: $NCO
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat Low(830mm): No cost option
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat High(870mm): No cost option

R 1300 GS Option 719: $36,690* – Aurelius Green Metallic

Included as standard

  • Touring package
  • Innovation package
  • Dynamic package
  • Style Option 719
  • Passenger Kit
  • Windscreen Electronically Adjustable
  • Main Stand
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat
  • Gold Cross Spoke Wheels
  • Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow
  • Seat Heating
  • LED additional fog light
  • Top-case Carrier

Options

  • Double Silencer: $1420
  • Anti-theft alarm system: $385
  • Comfort Handlebars: $150
  • Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $760
  • Sport Suspension(+20mm): $530
  • Black Cross Spoke Wheels: No cost option
  • Forged Enduro Wheels: $760
  • Off-road tyres: No cost option
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat Low(830mm): No cost option
  • Comfort Rider’s Seat High(870mm): No cost option

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