The latest rendition of BMW's most popular bike - the GS - has received a big upgrade, including a better engine, new styling cues and more tech equipment to boot. And it's dubbed the 1300GS.
Since the debut of the original R80G/S back in 1980, the GS range has been the heartthrob of BMW’s Motorrad lineup. Now, the latest R 1300 GS has made its entrance in Singapore, showcased at the brand-new BMW Motorrad showroom.
Central to any GS is its beating heart – the boxer engine. The new kid on the block, the R 1300 GS, flaunts a re-engineered boxer engine with a bottom-mounted gearbox and BMW ShiftCam technology.
This gives the bike a displacement boost to precisely 1,300cc, justifying the 1300 name. The engine cranks out 143bhp and 149Nm of torque, making it the most potent BMW boxer engine ever produced.
BMW Motorrad revamped the chassis too, with a sheet metal shell main frame and a die-cast aluminium rear frame. These tweaks bring enhanced rigidity and refined steering precision.
The new EVO Telelever front and revised EVO Paralever rear wheel guides are great inclusions too. Oh, and did I mention it's 12kg lighter than its predecessor?
On the design front, the new R 1300 GS sports a sharper front end, a flatter fuel tank, and a slimmer tail section. It’s like BMW Motorrad took the essence of adventure biking and distilled it into something more compact yet instantly recognizable.
As for ride modes, the new GS is brimming with options. Alongside the standard Road and Rain modes, there’s an Eco mode for the environmentally conscious and an Enduro mode for off-road enthusiasts.
The GS also boasts a plethora of standard equipment, including a Matrix LED headlamp, Dynamic Cruise Control, Engine drag torque control (MSR), Dynamic Brake Assist (DBC), Ride Off Assist (HSC), and Full Integral ABS Pro.
It even comes with a handy smartphone charging compartment with an integrated USB socket and a 6.5-inch TFT screen with improved connectivity. Perfect for staying connected no matter where your journey takes you.
For those looking to dial up their GS experience, a range of optional equipment is available, such as the electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) that adapts damping and spring rate dynamically.
You can even opt for adaptive vehicle height control and sports suspension. The GS with lift assist can also raise itself to the perfect pivot point, making it easier to hoist onto its main stand.
Personalise your GS further with a handlebar riser, adaptive turning light, and even heated seats for both rider and passenger.
As for colour choices, there are three stunning variants – Trophy, Triple Black, and Option 719. And yes, for the performance enthusiasts, there’s even a dual-tip Akrapovic exhaust silencer available, among other touring essentials like panniers.
BMW Motorrad Singapore is set for the first customer deliveries of the new R 1300 GS, expected to kick off in January. So, for those eager to embrace the latest in adventure biking, your wait is almost over.