BMW R 1300 GS MEGA TEST | Trophy X vs Triple Black | INFO MOTO
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
- In the latest INFO MOTO adventure bike MEGA TEST, the boys tag-team to trial the long-awaited R 1300 GS on both road and dirt, with two highly specified variants: the canyon-carving Triple Black and the off-road-honed Trophy X. Is the new-generation adventurer as good as the hype would lead you to believe? These questions answered and more.
Photography by Matty Hayman and Spencer Leech
BMW R 1300 GS pricing and specs (AUS):
BMW has launched its next-generation full-size adventure bike platform, the R 1300 GS, which debuts a more powerful and compact boxer engine and significant weight-saving chassis upgrades, among many improvements over its predecessor.
The all-new BMW R 1300 GS, which has been completely redesigned with more angular bodywork and incorporated trim elements, is 12 kilograms lighter than the outgoing R 1250 GS that it replaces.
Motivating the R 1300 GS is a 1300cc boxer engine, up 46cc compared to the previous unit, and outputting 7kW and 6Nm more power and torque for a total of 107kW and 149Nm.
This new engine has been made more compact due to its gearbox relocated underneath the engine, as well as a new camshaft arrangement.
Also helping to shed weight is the steel and aluminum frame, which is said to increase stiffness, as well as new front telelever and rear paralever wheel guides designed to improve steering precision and ride stability, according to BMW Motorrad.
The R 1300 GS’s standard-fit electronic suspension has been upgraded to include spring rate adjustment, and technology that allows for fully automatic adjustment of the bike’s ride height.
From standard, the R 1300 GS features four rider modes (compared to three of the entry-level R 1250 GS), including an Enduro mode setup specifically for off-road use.
Key to the bike’s refreshed look is new LED lighting with indicators integrated in the hand guards. The inclusion of front and rear radars also brings modern rider assistance technologies including active cruise control, front collision warning and lane change warning.
Other features which are now standard include heated grips, a full keyless system, a lithium-ion battery, and various rider mode upgrades.
“With the new BMW R 1300 GS we will once again take the competition by surprise,” said head of water-cooled boxer models Thilo Fuchs.
“It is defined by an even broader spread of product substance, while the reduction in complexity and vehicle weight, combined with focused equipment, enable the essence of the boxer GS to be showcased even more strikingly.
“With a new engine, outstanding handling and impressive ride qualities, it will set the pace both on and off the road.”
The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS is priced from $26,000 for the basic variant, followed by the higher-spec Pure ($28,990), Trophy ($34,590), Trophy X ($33,690), Triple Black ($34,490) and Option 719 ($36,690).
INFO MOTO understands that BMW will also reveal a successor to the R 1250 GS Adventure, dubbed the R 1400 GS, before year's end, which will include a significantly larger petrol tank among other long-haul features.
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Spencer on fire 🔥 Nothing beats these cool dudes at Info Moto. Legends ripping up all the bikes in their hands👍
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It’s a Wanderstiefel. A trekking boot. You choose, high-tech or classic and the market offers it for you. You want climbing boot? It’s not it, Running shoes, the same, it’s not it. You have a range of other motorcycles excelling in that and more so not excelling in anything, but doing the same thing as the GS, wandern, and you don’t need to sell your kidneys for it. None of the available bikes can be service in any distant world country you may dream of getting yourself into if you’re not supported by a specifically hired tour-support-team. Yes, forget the little 300, that, too, as most of those countries survive on scooter and bikes below 150cc of lowest chinese production.
Your actual use-case determines what makes sense.
You determine whether you buy what makes sense or what makes your heart run or whatever your indicator is for purchase, or even not, because let’s face it, most of us have decent bikes already, a couple of them eventually.
My ranks on tuttiterrani motocicletta:
- long-range wandern: moto guzzi v85tt
- long-range off-road: T7 (crf300rally tuned-up for strong solo girls)
- long-range de luxe: triple black beem (too many annoying niggles on the DCT AT 19”, still a great second in line), and no I would stay away from the adventure, not worth it, get an off-roader.
- long-range road-sport: Kawasaki Versys 1000 (what? Hahahaha, shocked? You trust Ducati for long-range? I don’t!)
- long-range lightweight: does not exist, has never existed since the early paris-dakar days.
- long-range classic: RD07
- no I won’t go into any non long-range.
Great review 👏 I've already seen a few 1300 GS on the road and they look great in the flesh. Seriously thinking of buying one.
Not to keen on the espresso machine though, think I'll just stop at a Cafe.
Coffee is a process, not a drink. When will people realize that and stop throwing out their cash for gimmicks.
Good vid cheers, I have the triple black with spoke wheels, the TE version with all gizmos, it’s a great bike. Only thing I don’t like is quickshifter can lurch when changing down, almost like throttle still slightly open, but it isn’t. Did you notice this on your bike?
Nice one mate. Congrats on the new bike! We did indeed notice some imperfections with the quickshifter. It's an improvement but not the best setup in the business.
Enduro on a 1300cc engine bike?No wonder you are exhausted.These bikes are made for the road,adventure does not mean riding in the bush,you can still have as much adventure riding down the highways.
But it sounds terrible during normal daily driving. Like a diesel truck. The test drivers were obviously all deaf. In this price segment, with this history, a terrible fail.