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Adventure Motorcycles

2025BMW R 1300 GS

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The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS is a premium adventure motorcycle designed for serious touring and off-road exploration. It combines robust capability with advanced technology, featuring a TFT color display, LED lighting, and reliable electric starting. Best suited for experienced riders seeking versatility across varied terrain and long-distance adventures.

Capacity: 1300.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 237.2 kg
Seat height: 848 mm
Power: 145.0 HP (108.1 kW) @ 7750 RPM

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Other years 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail72%

Cornering82%

City riding65%

Daily riding78%

Touring95%

Two-up85%

Track55%

Best for: A do-it-all adventure tourer designed for long-distance travel, mixed on/off-road exploration, and confident all-day road riding.
Built for: Delivers strong boxer-twin torque, shaft-drive refinement, and sophisticated chassis tech that make it feel composed, premium, and capable across varied terrain.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for budget-conscious beginners or riders wanting a lightweight, flickable machine for tight urban commuting.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 848mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1300.0 ccm
Power: 145.0 HP (108.1 kW) @ 7750 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 127 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: SBMXC01.3KAX-001
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.42 L/100km (43.4 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.1 CO g/km
Torque: 149.1 Nm (15.2 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.6113 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 106.5 x 73.0 mm
Compression: 13.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

Performance

Top speed: 193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1519 mm
Overall length: 2212 mm
Overall width: 1001 mm
Overall height: 1407 mm
Seat height: 848 mm
Wet weight: 237.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.90 litres
Oil capacity: 4.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupled via flex element, central DSA shock absorber
Rear suspension: BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central DSA spring strut, load compensation
Front wheel travel: 210 mm
Rear wheel travel: 220 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.2°
Trail: 119 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Semi-floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 285 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-R19
Rear tyre: 170/60-R17

Other

Color options: Racing Red, Triple Black, Racing Blue Metallic/Light White/Racing Red, Aurelius Green Metallic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2025	2026	2027
Capacity	1300 cc	1300 cc	1300 cc
Seat height	848 mm	850 mm	850 mm
Fuel capacity	18.9 L	19 L	19 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONJul 2025 · 25V480000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

Remedy: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

These recalls cover some 2025 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all BMW recalls →