The new R1300GS Adventure announced by BMW comes with optional state-of-the-art equipment such as the automatic gear shifting system "ASA," which has already been announced as a system, and the "Adaptive Vehicle Height Control," which automatically adjusts the motorcycle height.
- An "adventure" that reminded me of the smell of earth that I had almost forgotten
- A new adventure design that exudes a sense of grandeur
- A newly developed engine and ASA were finally installed, delivering great riding performance
- Advanced suspension supports all riding styles
- R1300GS Adventure Main Specifications (2025)
An "adventure" that reminded me of the smell of earth that I had almost forgotten
For BMW Motorrad, the name "GS" is a special one. The first time the GS name appeared in BMW history was on the R80G/S, which appeared in 1980 and debuted with a large 800cc engine in the world of off-road motorcycles, which had previously focused on small and medium displacement motorcycles. Gaston Rahier won the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984 and 1985, and the GS quickly became BMW Motorrad's signature motorcycle. The R100GS Paris-Dakar, with its huge 34L fuel tank, was added to the GS lineup in 1989.
The name "Adventure" first appeared in the history of GS in 2002, during the R1150GS era. With equipment reminiscent of the R100GS Paris-Dakar, such as a 30L fuel tank, a shortened 6-speed gear, and suspension designed for off-road riding, the R1150GS Adventure had the smell of the earth that the GS of that era had almost forgotten. Since then, the GS series has had an Adventure model, and it was announced that the fully redesigned R1300GS would also have an Adventure model.

An image cut showing the lineage of BMW adventure motorcycles: the R100GS Paris-Dakar, R1150GS Adventure, R1200GS Adventure, and R1300GS Adventure.
A new adventure design that exudes a sense of grandeur
The first thing you notice when you look at the new R1300GS Adventure is that the overall design has changed significantly from the R1300GS. The aluminum 30L tank juts out so far forward that it hides part of the front tire, and is also quite wide. The headlight design is an X-shaped LED like the R1300GS, but the tip of the cowl appears to be divided. The fog lamps, which had a strong presence up until the 1250, are now built into the front of the tank. While the R1300GS has a sporty design, the R1300GS Adventure, which is centered around the design of its angular tank, exudes a heavy atmosphere like a large SUV.

The heavy-duty design of the new R1300GS Adventure exudes the feel of a powerful off-road motorcycle.

The R1300GS Adventure is fully kitted out with aluminum side cases, each with a capacity of over 73L.

Even without the side cases attached, the overall width is 1012mm, and when the side cases are attached, its presence seems to transcend the motorcycle.

The rear view with the side cases attached is even more intimidating than the front. A top case is also available.

The X-shaped headlight has the same design as the R1300GS, but the cowl and screen are specially designed. Fog lights are built in front of the protruding aluminum fuel tank.
The design around the seat has also been significantly changed, and the area under the seat that was covered by a large cowl on the R1300GS has been changed to a design that exposes the aluminum rear frame, and the tail part is extended to the end of the rear tire. The design around the seat has been optimized to fit the new aluminum side cases dedicated to adventure. The left side case has a capacity of 37L and the right side case has a capacity of 36.5L, and each can carry a maximum of 10kg of luggage.

The design around the rear is also significantly different from the R1300GS, with the aluminum rear frame exposed and its length significantly extended.

The front turn signals integrated into the hand guards are the same design as those used on the R1300GS, and are stylish and highly visible.

Every part of the car is designed, even the optional bags. Accessories that improve utility without sacrificing functionality are one of BMW's charms.

It comes with a hinge for a tank bag, and is designed to allow smooth refueling by flipping up the tank bag.

The mounts for the side cases are designed to be bolted onto the rear frame seamlessly.

This is a scene where a mock-up of a fuel tank is being made, and you can get a good idea of how large the tank is compared to the workers.
A newly developed engine and ASA were finally installed, delivering great riding performance
The engine installed in the R1300GS Adventure is the same as the R1300GS, with a maximum output of 145PS/7750rpm and a maximum torque of 149N-m. This engine always produces a torque of 130N-m or more in the normal rotation range of 3600 to 7800rpm, enabling powerful driving in any riding situation.

The engine is the same as the R1300GS, a DOHC air-water-cooled flat twin with a shift camshaft. The engine displacement is exactly 1300cc.
The gear ratio of the transmission is the same as the R1300GS, but it was announced that the R1300GS Adventure will be the first to have an automatic shifting system, ASA, as an option. ASA stands for "Auto Shift Assistant" and is a system that allows fully automatic shifting and clutchless manual shifting. BMW has previously achieved a clutchless shifting mechanism with the Shift Assist Pro, but this was a technology that was an extension of the so-called quick shifter. Honda and Yamaha have also announced new shift systems recently, but BMW has finally introduced its next-generation model.
This ASA is based on a manual transmission, and the transmission and clutch are driven by electric actuators to change gears. The automatic clutch operation eliminates the need to operate the clutch even when the vehicle is stopped, realizing fully automatic gear shifting, and the clutch lever is completely removed. The mode can be switched between "M" for manual shifting and "D" for fully automatic shifting, but even in "M" mode, gear shifting is possible just by operating the shift pedal. This system, which is closely linked to sensors in each part, makes it possible to optimally perform intermittent clutch operation, including half-clutch.
One concern is starting on a hill, but the hill start control makes it possible to start on a hill perfectly even when riding tandem or carrying a load. This ASA will also be available as an option on the R1300GS from the 2025 model onwards, so that is also exciting information to look forward to.

The ASA has actuators for both the transmission and the clutch, and by linking with sensors it is able to perform optimal shifting and clutch operation.

Since motorcycles equipped with ASA does not have a clutch lever, the clutch is automatically controlled to the optimum state in any riding situation.
Various switches are installed in the switch box on the left. The "D/M" switch at the back of the photo changes the shift mode; "D" is fully automatic, and "M" requires shifting using the shift pedal.
In addition to ASA, four other riding modes are standard, and Active Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning, and Rear Collision Warning (RECW) are available as factory options, making this an extremely advanced bike in terms of safety and comfort.

The meter is a full-color TFT LCD. The riding mode is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and the shift mode and gear number are displayed on the right edge.
Advanced suspension supports all riding styles
The frame of the R1300GS is a completely new design, combining a steel main frame with an aluminum rear frame. The suspension system has also been newly designed, and the R1300GS Adventure is equipped with a system based on this new suspension system.
The suspension system, called DSA (Dynamic Suspension Adjustment), can automatically adjust the dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping and the corresponding adjustment of the spring rate depending on the riding mode, riding conditions and operation, thereby creating optimal riding performance in all conditions. In addition to this, the R1300GS Adventure is available with Adaptive Vehicle Height Control as a factory option.
This is a mechanism that automatically adjusts the motorcycle height according to the operating conditions, and when stopped or traveling at low speeds, it lowers the vehicle height by 30 mm to improve foot reach. As a result, the seat height can be selected between 870/890 mm for high and low seats, and the motorcycle height adjustment takes 3 seconds to raise and 1.5 seconds to lower, making it extremely smooth. In addition, there is also an option to lower the basic motorcycle height by 20 mm, which makes the seat height 850 mm when traveling and 820 mm when stopped, so even small riders should be able to enjoy the GS.
In addition, the brakes are powerful and improve control by combining full integral ABS Pro and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and in addition to the newly developed cross-spoke wheels that come as standard, enduro forged wheels are available as a factory option.

The front brake caliper is radially mounted, and the full integral ABS Pro and Dynamic Brake Control provide optimal braking performance. The front suspension is an evolution of the now traditional Telelever, and combined with DSA, it provides optimal driving performance on any road surface.
The rear suspension also uses the EVO Paralever, an evolved version of the Paralever. By installing the optional Adaptive Vehicle Height Control, the vehicle height can be lowered by 30mm when riding at low speeds or when stopped.
This R1300GS Adventure incorporates BMW's latest technology to the fullest extent, but considering that the standard model of the previously announced R1300GS is priced at $19478.58, depending on the options, the price will likely easily exceed $27185.73. In addition, the BNW Japan website currently lists three grades: "R1300GS Adventure", "R1300GS Adventure Trophy", and "R1300GS Adventure Option 719 Karakoram", so it seems that deliveries will start with this lineup.

Compared to the R1300GS above, you can see that the R1300GS Adventure is not just a "slightly modified" model. The color is Racing Blue Metallic.

Compared to the R1300GS above, you can understand that the R1300GS Adventure is not at the "slightly modified" level. The color is Racing Blue Metallic.

A simple racing red uniform that accentuates the adventure design.

Black Storm Metallic gives a sharp impression and matches the color of the suspension and other parts.

Aurelis Green Metallic Matte is available as Option 719.
R1300GS Adventure Main Specifications (2025)
Overall Length x Width x Height: 2280 x 1012 x 1588 mm
Wheelbase: 1534mm
Seat Height: 840-870mm
Dry Weight: 269 kg
Engine: Air-water-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve horizontally opposed 2-cylinder 1300cc
Maximum Output: 107 kW (145 PS)/7550 rpm
Maximum Torque: 149 N-m/6500rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 30L
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F=disc, R=disc
Tire: F=120/70-19, R=170/60-17