BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
Late last week, BMW pulled the covers off their all-new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, the long-distance big daddy of the much-heralded R 1300 GS.
The GS Adventure will arrive on our shores sometime early in 2025, priced from $30,490 + ORC. The Trophy model will sell for $37,190 + ORC, the Trophy X for $36,090 + ORC, and the Triple Black for $36,530 + ORC. The range-topping Option 719 will start from $38,790 + ORC. Detailed information on what kit each model comes with can be found further down the page.
The new R 1300 GS was a huge step forward in the styling stakes for BMW’s most important model, but the Adventure has gone much more avant-garde with a look that is already quite controversial.
BMW Motorrad has almost completely redesigned the engine, chassis, bodywork, design, and storage concept of the new R 1300 GS Adventure compared to the previous model.
BMW is also offering its new Automated Shift System (ASA) as an option on the Adventure to provide riders with a semi-automatic experience swapping cogs. The system will also be available to order on the regular R 1300 GS starting in 2025.
We are not sure of the weight penalty that ASA might add to the Adventure but the specification sheet without the system details a DIN unladen road ready weight of 269 kg. We believe that represents the weight of the bike with the 30-litre fuel tank 90 per cent full, so very close to a full wet weight ready to ride.
The Adventure shares the latest generation Boxer with its little brother and the 1300 cc mill really does pack a mean punch. The peak torque is a huge 149 Nm that reaches its crescendo at a lowly 6500 rpm, but has over 100 Nm at idle…
That small dip you see in the torque curve around 5500 rpm will be the ECU making it burn fairy floss and emit nothing but rainbows in order to pass the EU-5 emissions standards at that point of the rev range.
Options! Of course this is BMW and the GS so there is an extravaganza of options you can load the bike up with. There are also five variants to choose from that each come with varying levels of kit. The base R 1300 GS Adventure has ‘Trophy’, ‘Trophy X’, ‘Triple Black’ and ‘Option 719’ models to choose from.
As standard though the GS Adventure comes with heated grips, cruise, LED lighting, centre-stand, M lightweight battery, enough electronic gizmos to send you into anagram overload, including dynamic cruise control, hill start and tyre pressure control, cross-spoke rims, luggage rack, adjustable screen, engine skid-plate, adjustable levers and a handy storage compartment complete with charging function.
That’s pretty well loaded for a base model but it does miss out on a quick-shifter and Riding Modes Pro until you start ticking boxes and handing over more shekels.
Electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) is standard and automatically sets pre-load according to the load sensed.
Adaptive vehicle height control that automatically lowers the bike by 30 mm as you come to a stop, and raises itself once again when you get underway is an optional extra that will be appreciated by many as the standard seat height is 870 mm. There is another ‘Comfort System’ option for the suspension that lowers that static seat height to 850 mm for those extra short in the leg department.
New luggage systems are also available in a myriad of sizes and options. One new trick up its sleeve are fastening eyelets for the new 12-litre tank-bag integrated into the face of the fuel tank.
Early indications suggest that the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure will arrive in Australia early in 2025. More information at BMW Motorrad.
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Australian pricing
R 1300 GS Adventure: $30,490*
- 1,300cc 2-cylinder boxer engine with ShiftCam, 13.3:1 compression, EU5+, 107kW (145HP) @ 7,750rpm, 149Nm at 6,500rpm
- Twin disc front brake
- Dynamic Brake Control
- Steering Stabiliser
- BMW Motorrad Paralever
- Tyre Pressure Control
- Cross Spoke Wheels
- BMW Full Integral ABS Pro
- BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
- Radial Brake Caliper Front
- Heated Grips
- Electronic Immobiliser
- LED Taillight
- Dynamic Brake Light
- 12V Socket
- Multifunctional Indicator Lights Rear
- Cruiser Control
- LED Flash turn indicator
- Comfort Turn Indicator
- Matrix LED Headlights
- 6.5” TFT with Connectivity
- Multi-controller
- LED Daytime Riding Light
- Hand protection inc. LED turn indicator
- Luggage Rack
- Windscreen adjust
- Engine skid plate
- Onboard Computer
- Adjustable clutch/handbrake lever
- Storage compartment with charging function
- 2 separate seats
- Keyless Ride
- Riding Modes
- Detachable licence plate holder
- Fuel tank aluminium
- MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
- Dynamic Traction Control
- Hill Start Control
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 30 litres, weight 268kg wet. WMTC Fuel Consumption 4.9 Litres/100km
- Wheels: F: 3.00×19”, R: 4.50×17”, F: 120/70×19”/R:170/60×17”
Option program
- Touring package (Chrome-plated Header Pipe, Windscreen Electronic Adjustable, Pannier fastening for aluminium panniers, Preparation for GPS device, Main Stand) with Top Case Carrier, Headlight Pro and Riding Assistant, Comfort Passenger Seat (inc. Seat Heating, Comfort Rider’s Seat): $4,045
- Dynamic package (Riding Modes Pro, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Sport Brake): $1,255
- Enduro package pro (Handlebar Risers, Short Enduro Hand Lever, Enduro Vario Rider footrests, Handlebar Impact Protection, Turn Indicator Bar, Rear Silencer Holder): $590
- Automated Shift Assistant: $1,200
- Double Silencer: $1,475
- Anti-theft alarm system: $395
- Comfort Handlebars: $160
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control Comfort (20mm lower than 20D): $795
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $795
- Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: $NCO
- Forged Enduro Wheels: $1,425
- Off-road tyres: $NCO
R 1300 GS Adventure Trophy: $37,190*
Includes all specification of the R 1300 GS Adventure and adds the following:
- Touring package
- Dynamic package
- Style GS Trophy (Radiator protection grille, Large Radiator cover, Auxiliary LED light grille black) with Cross Spoke Wheels
- Headlight Pro with Riding Assistant
- Windshield High
- Top case Carrier
- Passenger Kit (Luggage carrier, Seat Heating, Comfort Passenger Seat)
- Comfort Rider’s Seat
Option program
- Enduro package pro: $590
- Automated Shift Assistant: $1,200
- Double Silencer: $1,475
- Anti-theft alarm system: $395
- Comfort Handlebars: $160
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control Comfort (20mm lower than 20D): $795
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $795
- Forged Enduro Wheels: $1,425
- Off-road tyres: $NCO
- Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: $NCO
- Comfort Rider’s Seat Low: $NCO
- Comfort Rider’s Seat High: $NCO
R 1300 GS Adventure Trophy X: $36,090*
Includes all specification of the R 1300 GS Adventure and adds the following:
- Dynamic package
- Touring package
- Style GS Trophy
- Enduro package pro
- Double silencer
- Off-road tyre
Option program
- Automated Shift Assistant: $1,200
- Anti-theft alarm system: $395
- Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: $NCO
- Forged Enduro Wheels: $1,425
R 1300 GS Adventure Triple Black: $36,530*
Includes all specification of the R 1300 GS Adventure and adds the following:
- Touring package
- Dynamic package
- Style Triple Black (Cross Spoke Rims (Black) (Comfort Passenger Seat (Seat Heating), Aluminium Fuel Tank, Comfort Rider’s Seat)
- Topcase carrier
- Headlight Pro
- Riding Assistant
Option program
- Enduro package pro: $590
- Automated Shift Assistant: $1,200
- Double Silencer: $1,475
- Anti-theft alarm system: $395
- Comfort Handlebars: $160
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control Comfort (20mm lower than 20D): $795
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $795
- Gold Cross Spoke Wheels: $NCO
- Forged Enduro Wheels: $1,425
- Off-road tyres: $NCO
- Comfort Rider’s Seat Low: $NCO
- Comfort Rider’s Seat High: $NCO
R 1300 GS Adventure Option 719: $38,790*
Includes all specification of the R 1300 GS Adventure and adds the following:
- Touring package
- Dynamic package
- Style Option 719 (Comfort Passenger Seat (with Seat Heating), Comfort Rider’s Seat, Gold Cross Spoke Wheels, Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow)
- Headlight Pro
- Riding Assistant
- Windshield High
- Topcase Carrier
Option program
- Automated Shift Assistant: $1,200
- Double Silencer: $1,475
- Anti-theft alarm system: $395
- Comfort Handlebars: $160
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control Comfort: $795
- Adaptive Vehicle Height Control: $795
- Black Cross Spoke Wheels: $NCO
- Forged Enduro Wheels: $1,425
- Off-road tyres: $NCO
- Comfort Rider’s Seat Low: $NCO
- Comfort Rider’s Seat High: $NCO
*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW Motorrad dealer for all pricing enquiries.
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Specifications
| Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 1,300 cc four-stroke flat twin DOHC ShiftCam |
| Claimed Power | 107 kW (145 hp) at 7,750 rpm Type |
| Claimed Torque | 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Bore x stroke | 106.5 mm x 73 mm |
| Cooling | Air/liquid-cooled |
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing |
| Drive | Cardan Shaft |
| Frame | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, central DSA shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, central DSA spring strut, load compensation |
| Suspension Travel | 210 mm (F), 220 mm (R) |
| Wheelbase | 1534 mm |
| Castor | 118.8 mm |
| Steering head angle | 63.8 ° |
| Wheels | Cross spoke 3 x 19″ (F) 4.5×17″ (R) |
| Tyres | 120.70-19 (F), 170/60-17 (R) |
| Front Brake | 310 mm rotors, four-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brake | 285 mm, two-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) |
| Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Seat height | 870 mm / 890 mm |
| Usable tank volume | 30 l |
| Length | 2,280 mm (over splash guard) |
| Height | 1588 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight) |
| Width | 1012 mm (over hand guard) |
| Permitted total weight | 485 kg |
| Payload | (with standard equipment) 217 kg |
| Unladen weight | Rroad ready, fully fuelled 269 kg (90 per cent full tank) |
