BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 1300cc liquid-cooled engine makes 143.4 bhp and 149 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 269 kg that is 533 bhp per tonne, 5th best power-to-weight of the 29 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1300 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 143.4 bhp
- Torque
- 149 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 21 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 285 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Central Shock Absorber
- Rear suspension
- Single-sided Swingarm
Electric
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 269 kg
- Fuel tank
- 30 L
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1518 mm
- Length
- 2212 mm
- Width
- 1000 mm
- Height
- 1406 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R19
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-R17
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The R 1300 GS Adventure weighs 269 kg with fluids, has an 850 mm seat, and rides on a 1518 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 30 litres, good for about 600 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-R19 front and 170/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Keyless start
Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Equipment against R1300GS, 1290 Super Adventure S and PAN America 1250 Special
Against R1300GS, 1290 Super Adventure S or PAN America 1250 Special, it gets keyless start that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: usd front forks, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the R 1300 GS Adventure has
- Keyless start
Rivals have, it lacks
- USD front forks
Colours
- Racing Red
- Triple Black
- Racing Blue Metallic
- Black and Grey with Gold
R 1300 GS Adventure specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the R 1300 GS Adventure?
- It uses a 1300cc engine producing 143.4 bhp and 149 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the R 1300 GS Adventure suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 850 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the R 1300 GS Adventure have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the R 1300 GS Adventure have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
R 1300 GS Adventure from
₹25.75 Lakh