Latest Spy Shots Of The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Reveal Juicy Details

If you’re in the market for a full-sized adventure motorcycle, there’s a high chance the BMW R 1250 GS will come into consideration. And for good reason, since it promises a good engine, proper off-road credentials, and more tech than you’ll ever need. However, a lot has changed post its inception in 2019, as its arch-rivals from Ducati and Triumph have all received massive overhauls in the ongoing decade. So it’s safe to say BMW is in dire need of a new GS, and by the looks of it, that’s exactly what’s in the works. The new ADV, named R 1300 GS, has been spied in a production-ready avatar with juicy details to excite you.

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The BMW R 1300 GS Will Employ A Refreshed Boxer Engine

As revealed by its name, the new GS will feature a new around-1,300cc boxer engine. The spy shots show fundamental changes to the engine cases and cooling system, both of which suggest a bump in engine capacity and performance. So we expect at least 150 ponies and 110 pound-feet from the new mill–a 14-HP and five pound-feet gain over the 1250 GS. The extra performance is also aided by the new exhaust system with a split muffler in place of the current setup’s long, bulky can. The typical GS elements (Shift Cam and shaft drive system) will remain unchanged, however.

What About The R 1300 GS’ Chassis?

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BMW R1250GS wheelying in the dirt

Like the engine, the R 1300 GS features a new chassis. Though still a tubular setup, there’s clearly a new subframe outback, probably put in place to bring down the weight. This is paired with a single-sided swingarm that houses an updated para-lever suspension, again to save weight. The focus on weight makes total sense too, considering the 1250 GS weighs 11 pounds more than the Ducati Multistrada V4. Besides this, the R 1300 GS will ride on a new set of alloy wheels, clamped by updated calipers and disc brakes. The latest spy shots also show Metzeler Tourance rubber in place of the current Michelin Anakee hoops.

The R 1300 GS Boasts A Revamped Design

One look at the R 1300 GS, and you’d know it has a revamped design. Gone is its iconic rectangular LED headlight to welcome an edgy unit mounted right on the beak. This is flanked by beefier tank shrouds and a considerably taller windscreen, all of which create a distinct front half. Outback, the rectangular tail lamp has made way for S 1000 RR-inspired lamps. These double up as the turn signals and work as brake lamps the rest of the time. Speaking of turn signals, the latest spy shots show two variations at the front. While one mule features the usual LED units, the other features LED strips on the knuckle guards. We think the latter will be sold as an accessory once the R 1300 GS is out.

As impressive as this may be, the real highlight is the ADV’s overhauled feature list. The crown jewel here is the presence of front and rear radars, evident from the large black boxes fore and aft. The front (placed between the headlight and windscreen) will enable adaptive cruise control (ACC) functionality that automatically decreases/increases the speed based on the distance. Whereas, the rear radar (slapped between the indicators) promises blind spot detection and collision warning.

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The 2022 BMW R 1250 GS’ TFT full-color display works well in all light conditions

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The spy shots also give us a good look at the TFT instrument cluster, and if you look closely at it, you can see a distance icon near the speed limit symbol. This not only confirms the ACC but also hints that the display isn’t the same one as the R 1250 GS. Additionally, expect all the electronic rider aids from the current model, plus some additions, to come standard on the R 1300 GS. Together, these will give it a strong fighting chance against the already-radar-equipped Ducati Multistrada V4 S.

The New R 1300 GS Will Come In Multiple Variants

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BMW R1250 GS in black and yellow facing right

So how many variants can you expect from the R 1300 GS? Well, at least three, according to official BMW documents. Leaked last year, the company’s service portal revealed the R 1300 GS and R 1300 GSA, along with a surprise M 1300 GS. While the first two are self-explanatory, we believe the ‘M’ variant will be a Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak rival, with sportier aesthetics, engine tune, and 17-inch wheels. After all, BMW’s M holy moniker has birthed two super-sporty motorcycles so far – the WSBK-derived M 1000 RR and the 210-HP M 1000 R.

Finally, going by the production-ready test mule, the R 1300 GS will break cover in a couple of months, probably around EICMA 2023. Once announced, it will reach BMW USA dealerships by early 2024 to lock horns with the Multistrada V4, the Triumph Tiger 1200, and the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. A price hike seems like a no-brainer, given the updates, so expect the R 1300 GS to start from around $20,000.