BMW Motorrad R1300GS

Ex-showroom Delhi, the R1300GS range runs from ₹23,49,945 (Pro) to ₹27,30,910 (Option 719) across 2 variants.

That makes it priced 26th lowest among the 29 adventure bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the 1290 Super Adventure S (₹76,045 less) and the R 1300 GS Adventure (₹2,24,951 more).

On the road in Delhi the base R1300GS comes to ₹26.15 Lakh: ₹23,50,000 ex-showroom, ₹2,00,000 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.5%), ₹65,366 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The R1300GS is rated at 21 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 24 adventure bikes we have reviewed it ranks 22th for mileage, 5 kmpl below the group average of 26 kmpl.

Power comes from a 1300cc single producing 145 bhp and 149 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 237 kg the power-to-weight figure is 612 bhp per tonne, which ranks 3 of 29 in its class here.

The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.

Chassis hardware includes dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch and traction control, with a disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 285 mm, 2 piston caliper at the rear.

The 850 mm seat is on the tall side. Riders under 5'6" should sit on one before buying.

On safety kit the R1300GS has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

Against R 1300 GS Adventure, 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.

It is offered in 2 colours: Light White / Light Gray and Aurelius Green Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km.

Service reach is the weak point: BMW Motorrad has about 40 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The R1300GS launched in 2024, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.