BMW R 1300 GS Teased for Launch in India
BMW R 1300 GS Teased: The new motorbike, BMW R 1300 GS, known to be a highly anticipated tourer motorcycle is set to launch in Indian market with a teaser campaign which has ignited the excitement of bike riders. The release date for the Indian launching of R 1300 GS is soon but there are high expectations it will be out either by the end of April or early May 2024. With this addition, BMW looks forward to take on-board its customers to another level of performance both on-road and off-road in line with the needed designing that will continue this model’s tradition as one of the most well-known adventure-bikes all over the world as demonstrated by R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS being best sellers internationally.
Designing and Characteristics
When compared to its predecessor, namely R 1250 GS, BMW R 1300 GS classifies a leaner and meaner design that comes with a flatter fuel tank and a more compact appearance. It can also come across an X-shaped matrix LED headlamp fitted with four DRLs bringing some radicalism into aesthetics. On top of that main frameshell made from sheet metal and die-cast Aluminium rear subframes make the bike weigh only twelve kilos less than their previous models thereby providing better stiffness while controlling especially during off-roading.
Performance and Technology
An advanced liquid cooled boxer twin engine boasting new capacity size at 1,300 cc powers the BMW R 1300 GS toward peak power production summing up to143.5 bhp at7,750 rpm together with highest torque ever recorded within Bmw’s boxer engines totaling149 nm at6,500rpm making it the most powerful boxer engine by Bmw so far. Moreover, front EVO telelever unit as well as rear EVO paralever unit are outfitted on this motorcycles plus dynamic suspension optional which can be adjusted on the go. Further, R 1300 GS is also equipped with 6.5-inch full-color TFT display, keyless ignition, multiple riding modes and optionally radar-based safety.
Variants and Pricing
The BMW R 1300 GS globally comes in three versions; Option 719 Tramuntana, GS Trophy, Triple Black respectively. In Indian market, the base price will start at approximately Rs.22-23 lakh (ex-showroom). The list of motorcycles that this R 1300 GS will compete against includes Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati Multistrada V4,Suzuki V-storm1000 , Yamaha XTZ1200 .and Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250
As a result, bike lovers are eagerly waiting for BMW to launch its new Bike: BMW R 1300 GS India that combines cutting edge technology with increased performance and design elements which challenge norms in the adventure touring segment. Keep yourself posted as there shall be more updates when Bmw plans to launch this bike into of our market as well as enter the ever competitive motorcycle industry.
