BMW R 1300 RS: review, history, specs

Class: sport-tour
Production: 2025+
Predecessor: BMW R1250RS

BMW R1300RS (2025+)

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
Europe2025+Name: BMW R1300RS
Code: OM61
USA2025+Name: BMW R1300RS
Code: OM63

Electronic equipment BMW R1300RS (basic & optional):

  • Full Integral ABS Pro
  • Full LED lights
  • Headlight Pro – optional
  • Active Cruise Control (ACC) – optional
  • Frontal Collision Warning (FCW) – optional
  • BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller
  • 6,5″ TFT colour display
  • Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
  • Dynamic Brake Control
  • DTC Dynamic Traction Control
  • DCC Dynamic cruise control with brake function
  • Keyless Ride
  • Riding Modes
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Automatic Shift Assistant – optional

Specifications


BMW R1300RS: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2138 mm / 84,2 in
Overall width846 mm / 33,3 in
Overall height1349 mm / 53,1 in
Seat height815 mm / 31,1
Wheelbase1517 mm / 59,7 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight245 kg / 540 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine
Front suspension, travelInverted telescopic fork 47 mm, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size190/55 ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (Full Integral ABS)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (Full Integral ABS)
Fuel capacity17,0 l / 4,5 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption4,8 l / 100 km (49 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
Max. power145,0 hp (107,0 kW) / 7750 rpm
Max. torque149,0 Nm (15 kg-m) / 6500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,3 sec.
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

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


2.438
1.714
1.296
1.059
0.906
0.794
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS-O
AlternatorThree-phase generator, 14V / 650W
Battery capacity12V-14Ah

Images


BMW R1300RS: images, gallery.

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Videos


BMW R1300RS: video.

Manuals


BMW R1300RS: documentation.

Links

  1. bmw-motorrad.co.uk | R1300RS | TECHNICAL DATE | Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
  2. bmw-motorrad.co.uk | BMW R1300RS, Top speed