BMW·Trail·1300cc

R 1300 GS

↘ Evolution history · 2024 → present
3
Years of production
1
Generations
1300
current cc
145
Horsepower
3
Vintages

The world's best-selling adventure bike, reinvented. 1300cc 145hp Boxer, active radar, −12kg. The absolute adventure reference.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 1 · 2024 — present
FIRST GENERATION

Total redesign from the R 1250 GS: 1300cc ShiftCam Boxer, pressed steel frame, front/rear radar standard, 237kg (−12kg). The most technologically advanced GS ever.

2026
AAesthetics
Style Trophy color — White Aluminum Matt metallic / Racing Blue metallic
Minor
2025
CFrame
R 1300 GS Adventure available — long-distance variant
30L tank, +20mm suspension travel, wire wheels, optional aluminium panniers
Medium
EElectronics
Optional ASA (automated clutch) — first GS with auto-clutch
Automated gear changes according to the selected riding mode
Medium
2024
MEngine
New 1300cc ShiftCam Boxer — 145hp / 149Nm
Successor to the 1254cc 136hp — 9hp gain and improved mid-range torque
Major
CFrame
New pressed steel frame + EVO Paralever — 237kg (−12kg)
Abandonment of the R 1250 GS tubular trellis frame
Major
EElectronics
Front and rear radar standard — adaptive ACC + blind spot detection
Rear collision warning, cornering lights, colour TFT standard
Major
EElectronics
4 standard riding modes: Rain / Road / Eco / Enduro
Major
AAesthetics
Single symmetrical headlight — end of the iconic asymmetrical twin headlights
Major
SSafety
Full Integral ABS Pro + MSR + cornering traction control
Major
Buyer radar
2025

Recall resolved, GSA available, ASA optional. The most accomplished GS ever.

TOP BUY
2024

First year — worldwide starter relay recall (~25,000 units). Verify recall completion before buying.

CAUTION