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Few BMW Motorrad dealerships have begun accepting pre-bookings for the new R 1300 GS. The pre-booking amount ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh, with the launch anticipated in the coming months. The R 1250 GS is currently priced at ₹20.55 lakh ex-showroom, while the R 1300 GS is estimated to cost between ₹1.5 lakh or ₹2 lakh more.
The new bike features a 1300 cc, two-cylinder boxer engine that reaches its maximum power at 143 bhp at 7,750 rpm and a top torque of 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm. This boxer engine, which is also lighter than its predecessor, is the most powerful BMW has ever used on a production motorcycle.
With a fully new chassis and suspension system, the R 1300 GS weighs 12 kg less than its predecessor. It has four standard riding modes: ‘Eco’ for fuel efficiency, ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ for different road conditions, and ‘Enduro’ for off-road adventure. Additional ‘Pro’ modes are also available to riders.
Full Integral ABS Pro, Engine drag torque control, dynamic brake aid, ride-off assistance, dynamic traction control, dynamic cruise control, USB port and a 12 V outlet are among the standard features of the BMW Motorrad.
The R 1300 GS is equipped with a BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever centre monoshock in the front and a BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever in the back.