New: BMW R 1300 RS

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BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW R 1300 RS

The new BMW R 1300 RS: The new sports tourer with boxer engine in a technically and visually sharpened form with a dynamic design that signals sportiness. Four attractive model variants.

The aim of the development of the new BMW R 1300 RS was to make the sports tourer with boxer engine even sportier and more dynamic than before, both technically and visually. In addition to a significantly sportier design, equipment features such as the Performance model variant including sports suspension, short hand lever, milled and adjustable footrest system, DTC shift, two additional sports screens, sports seat, engine spoiler and sports tyres enable customers to increase this dynamic even further. At the same time, it retains its suitability for everyday use and touring, and the new BMW R 1300 RS can also be perfectly individualised in this direction by means of heated seats, Riding Assistant, a higher windscreen and a wide range of luggage options.

In addition to the basic variant in Racing blue metallic, the new BMW R 1300 RS is available in the Triple Black model variant in Blackstorm metallic, the distinctly sporty Performance model variant in Light White uni and the particularly elegant Option 719 Cuyamaca model variant in Brooklyn Grey metallic.

Sporty ergonomics and equipment for dynamic country road fun as well as comfortable touring and travelling.

The new sports tourer with boxer engine fulfils the BMW Motorrad developers' claim to make the new BMW R 1300 RS much more dynamic and sportier than its predecessor model, and not only in terms of design, engine and chassis. In fact, the highest importance was also attached to ergonomics with regard to a sportier and more active driving posture.

Accordingly, the ergonomic triangle handlebar-footrest-seat surface of the new R 1300 RS is designed in such a way that the footrests placed slightly further back and the slightly flatter handlebars result in a noticeably more oriented posture towards the front wheel. This results in improved feedback from the front end and thus even better controllability, especially at a sporty pace. Nevertheless, the sporty seating position still allows relaxed touring and traveling, even for two. For a more touristy riding position, the optional comfort handlebar is also available.

Various seat variants and comfort handlebars for optimal seating position. New luggage system with electrified panniers and top case as well as clever tank bag for comfortable tours and holiday trips.

Since the appearance of the BMW R 100 RS in 1976, the BMW RS models with boxer engines have earned a legendary reputation when it comes to perfectly balancing sporty motorcycling, emotional cornering enjoyment and comfortable touring and travelling. That's why the new BMW R 1300 RS not only has a new luggage system, but also a large number of different seats and an optional comfort handlebar to optimally meet the individual ergonomic needs of all motorcyclists. In addition to the driver's standard seat, a total of five additional seats are available as individual optional equipment ex works.

For touring and holiday rides, the new BMW R 1300 RS can be equipped with pannier holders and top case racks ex works and, as part of the original BMW Motorrad accessories, with a newly developed pannier system and a top case. The capacity of the cases is 26 and 29 liters respectively, the top case holds 39 liters. Both cases and the top case are electrified and allow electric unlocking via the central locking. Both the case and the top case also have interior lighting. In the left case and in the top case, a USB-C charging port is also integrated. The tank bag is also new. For the first time, it is designed completely strapless and is attached to the motorcycle by means of a tank ring.

Genuine boxer engine with top values for power and torque as well as optimised running refinement and efficiency.

The boxer engine of the new BMW R 1300 RS has a displacement of exactly
1 300 cm³ and the ratio between bore and stroke is 106.5 to 73 mm (predecessor: 102.5 to 76 mm). The increase in displacement results from an enlarged cylinder bore and a new crankshaft with reduced stroke. It produces 107 kW (145 hp) (predecessor: 100 kW (136 hp)) at 7,750 ^rpm, develops a maximum torque of 149 Nm at 6,500 ^rpm (predecessor: 143 Nm at
6,250 rpm^), making it by far the most powerful BMW boxer engine produced in series production to date. Its maximum speed is 9,000 ^rpm.

Three riding modes as standard for ideal adaptation to all road conditions. Riding modes Pro with additional driving modes "Dynamic" and "Dynamic Pro" as well as driving mode pre-selection as optional equipment ex works. Engine Slip Control (MSR) as standard.

To adapt to the individual driver's wishes, the new R 1300 RS offers three riding modes as standard. With the two driving modes "Rain" and "Road", the driving characteristics can be adapted to most road conditions. With the "Eco" driving mode, it is also possible to use the innovative BMW ShiftCam technology primarily to achieve the maximum range with one tank of fuel. As an optional extra, the new R 1300 RS can be equipped with the Pro driving modes option, which includes the additional driving modes "Dynamic" and "Dynamic Pro" for sporty driving. With the driving mode preselection, the driver can place an individual selection of driving modes on the driving mode button. In this way, a preferred and easily manageable number of riding modes can be configured that can be selected while riding.

The engine slip torque control (MSR) is already on board as standard. It can be used to reliably avoid unstable riding conditions that can occur when coasting or downshifting due to excessive brake slip on the rear wheel (slipping or stamping). In these cases, MSR opens the throttle valves at lightning speed to such an extent that the drag torque is equalized and the motorcycle stabilizes.

Automated Shift Assist (ASA) with fully automated clutch actuation and manual or automated shifting for even more motorcycle experience as an optional extra.

With the Automated Shift Assist (ASA), BMW Motorrad offers an innovative technical solution to make motorcycling easier and more comfortable. In line with the motto "Simplify your Ride", the driving experience comes to the fore even more strongly through the automation of clutch actuation and transmission shifting, without having to forego the dynamics of the gear shift.

Completely newly developed chassis with sheet metal shell main frame made of steel and aluminium rear frame.

The entire chassis of the new BMW R 1300 RS has been redesigned. The centrepiece is the new sheet metal shell main frame made of steel, which, in addition to significantly optimising installation space for even more compact packaging, also has higher stiffness values than the predecessor model. In the course of the new design, the rear frame was also completely rethought. The previous tubular steel construction in the new R 1300 RS is now replaced by a rear frame made of die-cast aluminium.

Together with the now much more compact drive unit, the new chassis design has achieved a significant mass concentration towards the overall centre of gravity, which is noticeable in noticeable handling advantages. At the same time, the new R 1300 RS behaves even more precisely and stably when braking, rides with noticeably less effort and pleases with an even more precise response of the suspension elements.

New upside-down telescopic forks and new rear wheel guidance EVO-Paralever for even greater riding precision. New wheels that are over 1.4 kg lighter.

On the new BMW R 1300 RS, the front wheel guidance is provided by a new upside-down telescopic fork with an inner tube diameter of 47 mm. The rear wheel guidance of the new R 1300 RS has also been redesigned. The hallmark of the Evo Paralever is a much stiffer connection via the bearing in the frame that is booked with the swingarm and a continuous swingarm thru-axle.

In addition, the new R 1300 RS features new 17-inch cast aluminium wheels with hollow-cast spokes. In total, they weigh over 1.4 kg less than the previous specimens. The reduced rotational masses are reflected in improved acceleration and braking behavior as well as optimized handling qualities.

New electronic suspension Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) with dynamic adjustment of damping, spring rate and load compensation as optional equipment. The world's first telescopic fork in motorcycle series production with adjustable spring rate.

Even the standard Dynamic ESA electronic suspension offers a high degree of driving safety and driving pleasure on a wide variety of terrains with dynamic adjustment of the damping and adjustable rear spring base.

The electronic suspension Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) now goes one step further and combines the dynamic adjustment of the damping front and rear with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate ("spring stiffness") depending on the selected driving mode as well as the driving condition and driving manoeuvres. This makes the new BMW R 1300 RS the second production motorcycle after the R 1300 R introduced a few weeks ago whose upside-down telescopic forks allow the spring rate to be adjusted. The adjustable spring base ensures automatic load compensation. With DSA, the driver benefits from even more differentiated handling and greater lean angle freedom in Dynamic mode.

Powerful braking system in conjunction with Integral ABS Pro as standard. Sport brake as optional equipment ex works.

The new R 1300 RS is equipped as standard with a double disc brake with two radially mounted four-piston fixed callipers at the front and a single disc brake with a two-piston floating caliper at the rear in conjunction with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro. As part of the optional equipment ex works, the new BMW R 1300 RS can be equipped with the sports brake. In addition to an even sportier look of the titanium-coloured brake calipers, it offers a slight increase in braking performance.

New full-LED headlights with external high beam as standard as well as state-of-the-art LED light units all around. For the first time in a BMW RS Headlight Pro with adaptive cornering lights as an optional extra.

BMW Motorrad is regarded as the pioneer par excellence when it comes to motorcycle safety and the innovations associated with it. Accordingly, the new R 1300 RS offers a newly designed, dual-flow LED headlamp in a very slim, sporty design with an unmistakable light icon as standard. The lighting unit consists of two LED units for the dipped beam and two additional, external LED units for the high beam. Two additional LED units are available for the daytime running light and the position light, respectively. State-of-the-art LED lighting units with a redesigned LED rear light round off the lighting concept of the new R 1300 RS.

With the optional "Adaptive Headlights" equipment, the dipped beam of the standard full-LED headlights is optimised for cornering depending on the lean angle by switching on additional LED elements. In this way, curves are almost fully illuminated because the light is where the motorcycle is moving. By optimising the light pattern, the low beam provides even wider and more homogeneous illumination of the road.

Riding Assistant with Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning (SWW) and Rear Collision Warning (RECW) for even more comfort and safety when riding a motorcycle as an optional extra.

The new R 1300 RS is already equipped with Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) with braking function as standard. The Riding Assistant offers many more functions as an optional extra. It consists of Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW) as well as Lane Change Warning (SWW) and the new Rear End Collision Warning (RECW).

Navigation preparation with electric unlocking for maximum ease of use for the first time as an optional extra ex works.

The navigation preparation as an optional extra ex works enables the quick and safe attachment and operation of a navigation device or smartphone by means of a mount cradle. For the first time, this bracket no longer requires a key, but is unlocked electrically and thus offers the greatest possible convenience.

Special equipment and original BMW Motorrad accessories for the new BMW R 1300 RS.

For further individualisation of the new BMW R 1300 RS, an extensive range of optional equipment and accessories is available.

Highlights of the new BMW R 1300 RS:

• - Dynamic, sporty design.
• - Sporty ergonomics and equipment for dynamic cornering fun and comfortable touring and travelling at the same time.
• - Four model variants: Basic, Triple Black, Performance and Option 719 Cuyamaca.
• - Two-cylinder boxer engine with 107 kW (145 hp) at 7,750 rpm and 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
• - Various seat variants for optimal seat height design and new luggage system with electrified cases and top case as well as clever tank bag for comfortable tours and holiday trips.
• - Three driving modes as standard for ideal adaptation to all road conditions.
• - Riding modes Pro with additional riding modes "Dynamic" and "Dynamic Pro" as well as riding mode pre-selection as - optional equipment ex works.
• - Engine slip control (MSR) as standard.
• - Automated Shift Assist (ASA) with fully automated clutch actuation and manual or automated shifting for even more motorcycle experience as an optional extra.
• - Completely newly developed chassis with sheet metal shell main frame made of steel and aluminium rear frame.
• - New upside-down telescopic forks and new EVO Paralever rear wheel guidance for even greater riding precision.
• - New Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) electronic suspension with dynamic adjustment of damping, spring rate and load balancing as optional equipment. The world's first telescopic fork in motorcycle series production with adjustable spring rate.
• - New wheels that are more than 1.4 kg lighter.
• - Powerful brake system in conjunction with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro for safe braking even when leaning.
• - New full-LED headlights in a sporty, slim design as standard and state-of-the-art LED lighting units all around. Headlight Pro with adaptive cornering lights as an optional extra.
• - Riding Assistant with Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Rear End Collision Warning (RECW) and Lane Change Warning (SWW) for comfortable and safe motorcycling as optional equipment ex works.
• - Navigation preparation for the first time with electric unlocking for maximum ease of use as optional equipment ex works.
• - Comprehensive range of optional extras and original BMW Motorrad accessories.