All new BMW R 1300 R revealed

There are three riding modes on offer: Eco, Rain and Road. On request, the bike can also be fitted with the optional “Riding Modes Pro” ex works.

BMW has unveiled the new R1300R motorcycle, replacing the R1250R that was first launched in 2019.

The new R1300R features a 1300cc boxer engine that develops 143.4 BHP and 149 Nm of torque.  With a maximum engine speed of 9000 rpm, this makes it the most powerful serial production BMW boxer engine to date.

There are three riding modes on offer: Eco, Rain and Road. On request, the bike can also be fitted with the optional “Riding Modes Pro” ex works. This comprises the additional riding modes “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Pro”. With the riding mode pre-selection, the rider can use the riding mode button to choose the desired mode. In this way, a preferred and easily manageable number of riding modes can be configured and selected while riding. It also comes with an Automated shift assistant (ASA) with fully automated clutch operation and manual or automated shifting.

The chassis of the R1300R has been completely redesigned. The new sheet metal main frame is made of steel. The rear frame is also completely re-conceived. In place of the previous tubular steel construction, it now has a rear frame made of die-cast aluminium.

Suspension-wise, it gets a new upside-down telescopic fork and revised EVO Paralever rear suspension. A highlight of the EVO Paralever is a significantly stiffer connection via the suspension in the frame and a continuous swinging arm quick-release axle. There are new 17-inch aluminium cast wheels with a hollow-spoke design. These new wheels weigh more than 1.4 kg less than the ones on its predecessor.

The R 1300 R gets a twin disc brake setup featuring two radially mounted four-piston fixed calipers at the front and a single disc brake with a two-piston floating caliper at the rear in conjunction with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro. It can also be fitted with the sport brake system with titanium-coloured brake calipers as an option.

The bike gets a new LED headlamp in an octagonal shape. With the optional Adaptive Turning Light, the dipped beam of the standard full LED headlight is optimised for cornering, depending on the banking position, by activating additional LED elements.

Safety features include Riding Assistant with Active Cruise Control (ACC) and Front Collision Warning.

The R1300R is available in four variants: Standard, Exclusive, Performance and Option 719 Kilauea.