BMW R 1300 R: review, history, specs

Class: roadster
Production: 03/2025+
Predecessor: BMW R1250R

BMW R 1300 R (2025+)

BMW R1300R: electronic equipment

  • BMW ShiftCam – variable engine timing system
  • Keyless Ride
  • ASA Automated Shift Assistant
  • E-Gas (ride-by-wire)
  • Integral ABS + ABS Pro
  • DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
  • Pro riding modes: ABS Pro, HSC (Hill Start Control) Pro, DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dynamic & Dynamic Pro riding modes
  • Active Cruise Control (ACC)
  • (FCW) Front Collision Warning
  • Cornering Headlight
  • TPC (tire pressure control)
  • Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
Europe03/2025+Name: BMW R1300R
Parts Catalog Code: 0M51
USA03/2025+Name: BMW R1300R
Parts Catalog Code: 0M53

Specifications


BMW R1300R: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2126 mm / 83,7 in
Overall width864 mm / 34,0 in (above mirrors)
Overall height1112 mm / 43,8 in (without mirrors)
Seat height810 mm / 30,9
Wheelbase1511 mm / 59,5 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight239 kg / 527 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit, steel pipe rear frames
Front suspension, travelInverted telescopic fork 45 mm (adjustable rebound & compression damping), 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 140 mm / 5,5 in
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size190/55 ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (Full Integral ABS Pro)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (Full Integral ABS Pro)
Fuel capacity17,0 l / 4,5 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption4,8 l / 100 km (49,5 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft
Bore & Stroke106,5 x 73,0 mm
Displacement1300 cm³ (79,3 cu in)
Compression ratio13.3:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Max. power145,0 hp (107,0 kW) / 7750 rpm
Max. torque149,0 Nm (15,1 kg-m) / 6500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed240 km/h (149 mph)2
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

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ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS-O
AlternatorThree-phase generator, 14V / 650W
Battery capacity12V-14Ah

Images


BMW R1300R: images, gallery.

BMW R1300R (2025+)
BMW R1300R (2025+)
BMW R1300R (2025+)

Videos


BMW R1300R: video.

Manuals


BMW R1300R: documentation.

Links

  1. bmw-motorrad.co.uk | R1300R | TECHNICAL DATA | Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
  2. BMW R1300R Rider’s Manual