12/06/2024
The BMW R 1300 GS is all set to make its debut in India on June 13, 2024, with an anticipated price range of ₹21,00,000 to ₹24,00,000. Comparable bikes currently available include the Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, and Triumph Tiger 1200. This adventure touring motorcycle is a significant upgrade from the popular R 1250 GS Adventure. The R 1300 GS features a brand-new chassis and additional features. Its redesigned appearance is more compact, lighter, and sportier compared to the bulkier R 1250 GS, while retaining the iconic BMW GS silhouette in the beak, fuel tank, and tail section. The motorcycle is powered by a new 1,300cc twin-cylinder engine, generating 145bhp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm at 6,500rpm, coupled with a six-speed gearbox. The engine, though larger in displacement than the R1250GS, is more compact due to the gearbox placement under the engine. The bike boasts a sheet metal mainframe and a die-cast aluminum sub-frame for weight reduction. It is equipped with BMW's Telelever front suspension and a Paralever unit at the rear, both of which are adjustable. The R 1300 GS comes loaded with electronic rider aids, including multi-level traction control, ABS, ride modes, and innovative radar-based assistance offering adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, and lane change warning. The starting price for the BMW R 1300 GS is expected to be around Rs. 23 lakh, with three variants planned for the Indian market: GS Trophy, Triple Black, and Option 719 Tramuntana. Upon release, it will compete with the Ducati Multistrada V4, Triumph Tiger 1200, and Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250.
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