BMW R1300GS: specs and comparison
BMW R1300GS (Adventure, since 2024): 1300 cc engine, 107 kW / 145 hp, 237 kg (with fluids), seat height 850 mm. Licence: A only.
Also written as: BMW R 1300 GS
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Specs
Version since 2024
| Years | since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Adventure |
| Licence | A only |
| Engine | 1300 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 107 kW / 145 hp |
| Weight | 237 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (low seat 800 mm) |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 19 l |
| Fuel use | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 310 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £14,300 - £16,300 |
Why it's worth it
- Modern electronics (rider modes, traction control)
- Comfortable riding position
- Stable on the motorway
- Good quality suspension
Weak points
- Expensive parts
- Top-heavy when stopped
- High insurance cost
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
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Questions
Is the BMW R1300GS A2-legal?
No: 107 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the BMW R1300GS?
850 mm (low seat 800 mm). Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inseam.
How much does the BMW R1300GS weigh?
237 kg (with fluids).
What is the fuel use and range of the BMW R1300GS?
About 5.3 l/100 km; with the 19 l tank that is roughly 310 km before the reserve.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.