Everybody loves a great monster and BMW simply launched it’s first 2026 BMW Avenue and Dust Monsters to riders they usually examine all of the bins. Choose both the brand new tire shredding 2026 BMW R1300R 145 hp monster or the grime ripping 109 hp 2026 BMW R12 G/S monster and you’re off to an entire new world of journey! As I’m keen on the road oriented R1300R, I’ll begin there (sorry, needed to decide one first). BMW has taken the 2026 BMW R1300R to entire new dynamic roaders degree with it’s boxer engine with what riders need, extra energy by a rise in capability, enlarged cylinder bore and a brand new crankshaft with decreased stroke…the consequence? Probably the most highly effective serial manufacturing BMW boxer engine up to now! And there’s extra new right here than simply the engine too when you learn on under.
Whereas the 2026 BMW R12 G/S will get a extra highly effective boxer engine with a superior energy and torque output and a single-flow exhaust system using in grime is greater than about uncooked energy. It’s management. And that’s the place the brand new totally adjustable upside-down telescopic fork on the entrance and Paralever swing arm with angled, additionally totally adjustable rear shock absorber with revised travel-dependent damping system is available in with the axially mounted 2-piston floating calipers, metal flex brake traces and 310 mm brake discs. Plus “Rain”, “Highway” and “Enduro” using modes, DTC (Dynamic Traction Management) and engine drag torque management (MSR) as normal. That’s an actual mouth full! And like the brand new 2026 BMW R1300R there’s extra new right here than simply the engine too when you learn on under.
Trivia time! What does G/S stands for? Reply ‘Gelände / Straße’ (Off-road / Avenue)!
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The highlights of the brand new BMW R 1300 R:
- Dynamic, sporty design.
- Sporty ergonomics and tools for each dynamic using enjoyable and touring consolation.
- 4 mannequin variants: primary model, Unique, Efficiency and Choice 719 Kilauea.
- 2-cylinder boxer engine with 107 kW (145 hp) at 7 750 rpm and 149 Nm at 6 500 pm.
- A variety of seat variants ensures an optimum seat top, whereas a newly developed baggage system with electrified instances and a intelligent tank bag makes the bike superb for snug touring and vacation journeys.
- Three using modes are included as normal, permitting the bike to adapt ideally to any street situations.
- Using Modes Professional with the extra modes “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Professional”, together with using mode pre-selection as optionally available tools ex works.
- Engine drag torque management (MSR) as normal.
- Automated shift assistant (ASA) with totally automated clutch operation and handbook or automated shifting for an enhanced motorcycling expertise as optionally available tools.
- Utterly newly developed chassis with sheet metallic principal body fabricated from metal and aluminium rear body.
- New upside-down telescopic fork and revised EVO Paralever rear suspension for even larger dealing with precision.
- New digital Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) as optionally available tools ex works, with dynamic adjustment of the damping and spring price, and in addition load compensation. The world’s first sequence manufacturing motorbike telescopic fork with adjustable spring price.
- New wheels greater than 1.4 kg lighter.
- Excessive-performance brake system along with BMW Motorrad ABS Professional for protected braking, even in banking place.
- Commonplace full LED headlight in dynamic octagonal design and state-of-the-art LED lighting all through. Headlight Professional with adaptive turning gentle as optionally available tools ex works.
- Using Assistant with Lively Cruise Management (ACC) and Entrance Collision Warning (FCW) for protected and cozy motorcycling as optionally available tools ex works.
- For the primary time, navigation preparation now options electrical unlocking for max working consolation as optionally available tools ex works.
Highlights of the brand new BMW R 12 G/S:
- Basic, purist enduro design.
- Unique air/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine with 80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm and 115 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
- Left-hand single-flow exhaust system with high-mounted rear silencer and conical tailpipe.
- One-piece tubular spaceframe with raised and forward-positioned steering head part. Bolted-on rear body.
- Totally adjustable upside-down telescopic fork on the entrance and Paralever swing arm with angled, additionally totally adjustable rear shock absorber with revised travel-dependent damping.
- 21-inch entrance wheel and 17-inch rear wheel as normal. 18-inch rear wheel as a part of the “Enduro Bundle Professional” optionally available tools.
- Axially mounted 2-piston floating calipers, metal flex brake traces and 310 mm brake discs.
- BMW Motorrad ABS Professional for protected braking even when leaning into corners.
- “Rain”, “Highway” and “Enduro” using modes as normal. Further “Enduro Professional” using mode accessible as optionally available tools.
- DTC (Dynamic Traction Management) and engine drag torque management (MSR) as normal.
- Basic spherical instrument panel and 12 V socket. Digital show accessible as optionally available tools ex works.
- Highly effective LED gentle models as normal and adaptive “Headlight Professional” as optionally available tools ex works.
- Keyless Experience for conveniently activating the locking features by way of radio as normal.
- Three engaging colours for a trendy look.
BMW Motorrad presents the brand new BMW R 1300 R.
“With the brand new BMW R 1300 R, we’ve taken our dynamic roadster with boxer engine to an entire new degree. Targeted uncompromisingly on using dynamics, it delivers a far sportier expertise than its predecessor because of a totally redesigned engine and chassis, whereas nonetheless retaining core BMW values reminiscent of touring functionality and luxury.”
Christof Lischka, Head of Growth BMW Motorrad
The brand new BMW R 1300 R: the brand new dynamic roadster with boxer engine is noticeably sportier each technically and visually, that includes dynamic styling for an aggressive, athletic design. 4 engaging mannequin variants.
- The purpose behind growing the brand new BMW R 1300 R was to attain each a visible and technical enhancement of the dynamic roadster with boxer engine. Alongside its extra aggressive, sportier design, tools options such because the Efficiency variant – together with a sport suspension, quick hand levers, milled and adjustable footrests,
- DTC-Shift, two extra sport screens, sport seat, engine spoiler and sport tyres –
permit clients to dial up the bike’s dynamic potential even additional. On the similar time, the - BMW R 1300 R stays a succesful companion for on a regular basis use and touring, and with choices reminiscent of seat heating, Using Assistant, a windscreen, and a wide range of baggage decisions, the bike may be completely tailor-made to particular person wants of this kind.
The fundamental model of the BMW R 1300 R is obtainable in Snapper Rocks metallic, with extra variants together with the Unique variant in Racing blue metallic, the sport-focused Efficiency variant in Lightwhite uni, and the premium Choice 719 Kilauea in Blackstorm metallic.
Sporty ergonomics and tools for each dynamic using enjoyable and touring consolation.
The BMW Motorrad builders got down to make the brand new BMW R 1300 R considerably extra dynamic and sporty than its predecessor – a purpose the brand new dynamic roadster with boxer engine fulfils not solely when it comes to design, engine and chassis: equal significance was additionally positioned on ergonomics, with a concentrate on making a sportier, extra lively using place.
Accordingly, the ergonomic triangle shaped by handlebars, footrests and seat on the brand new BMW R 1300 R has been designed to place the rider noticeably additional ahead over the entrance wheel because of barely rear-set footrests and flatter handlebars. This ends in explicit in improved suggestions from the entrance finish, particularly throughout sporty using, and due to this fact even larger controllability. On the similar time, the sporty seating place nonetheless permits for relaxed touring and cruising, even with a passenger. Elective Consolation handlebars are additionally accessible.
A variety of seat variants ensures an optimum seat top, whereas a newly developed baggage system with electrified instances and a intelligent tank bag makes the bike superb for snug touring and vacation journeys.
For a few years, BMW’s roadsters with boxer engine have loved a wonderful status amongst feminine clients and restarters particularly. That is because of their good accessibility and low seat top. For that reason, the event of the brand new R 1300 R once more positioned explicit concentrate on attaining a seat top of effectively under 790 mm. Along with the usual seat, a number of others can be found as particular person objects of optionally available tools ex works.
For touring and vacation rides, the brand new BMW R 1300 R may be fitted with a newly developed case system and case holders from the BMW Motorrad Unique Equipment vary, or with preparation for the bags system fitted as optionally available tools ex works. The instances have a capability of 26 and 29 litres respectively. Each are electrified and may be unlocked utilizing the central locking system. Additionally they each function inside lighting, and the left-hand case features a USB-C charging port. The tank bag can also be new. For the primary time, it’s utterly strapless and attaches to the bike by way of a tank ring.
Rugged boxer engine with prime figures for energy and torque together with optimised operating smoothness and effectivity.
The boxer engine within the new BMW R 1300 R has a capability of precisely 1 300 cc whereas the ratio between bore and stroke is 106.5 to 73 mm (predecessor: 102.5 to 76 mm). This improve in capability derives from an enlarged cylinder bore and a brand new crankshaft with decreased stroke. It has an output of 107 kW (145 hp) (predecessor: 100 kW (136 hp), nonetheless at 7 750 rpm, and develops a most torque of 149 Nm at 6 500 rpm (predecessor:
143 Nm at 6 250 rpm), making it by far essentially the most highly effective serial manufacturing BMW boxer engine up to now. Its most engine pace is 9 000 rpm.
Three using modes are included as normal, permitting the bike to adapt ideally to any street situations. Using Modes Professional with the extra modes “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Professional”, together with using mode pre-selection as optionally available tools ex works. Engine drag torque management (MSR) as normal.
In normal trim, the brand new R 1300 R has three using modes for adaptation to particular person rider preferences. The “Rain” and “Highway” using modes permit using traits to be tailored to most street situations. The “Eco” using mode additionally makes it doable to make use of the progressive BMW ShiftCam expertise primarily in such a method that the utmost vary may be achieved with a single tank of gasoline. On request the brand new R 1300 R will also be fitted with the optionally available tools merchandise “Using Modes Professional” ex works: amongst different issues, this contains the extra using modes “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Professional”. With the using mode pre-selection the rider can use the using mode button to make a person choice. On this method, a most well-liked and simply manageable variety of using modes may be configured and chosen whereas using.
Engine drag torque management (MSR) is on board even in normal trim. This can be utilized to securely keep away from unstable using situations that may happen throughout coasting or downshifting because of extreme brake slip on the rear wheel. In these instances, MSR immediately opens the throttle valves to such an extent that drag torque is equalised and the motorbike stabilises.
Automated shift assistant (ASA) with totally automated clutch operation and handbook or automated shifting for an enhanced motorcycling expertise as optionally available tools.
With the automated shift assistant (ASA), BMW Motorrad provides an progressive technical answer to make motorcycling simpler and extra snug. True to the motto “Simplify your Experience”, automated clutch operation and equipment modifications places the using expertise much more entrance and centre – with out sacrificing the dynamic of the shifting course of.
Utterly newly developed chassis with sheet metallic principal body fabricated from metal and aluminium rear body.
The chassis of the brand new BMW R 1300 R has been utterly redesigned. The centrepiece is the brand new sheet metallic principal body fabricated from metal, which along with a major optimisation of the set up area for much more compact packaging additionally provides larger ranges of stiffness than the predecessor mannequin. In the middle of the redesign, the rear body was additionally utterly reconceived. Instead of the earlier tubular metal development, the brand new R 1300 R now has a rear body fabricated from die-cast aluminium.
Together with a drive unit that’s now rather more compact, the brand new design of the chassis achieved a major focus of mass in the direction of the general centre of gravity, which is mirrored in noticeable dealing with advantages. On the similar time, the brand new R 1300 R is much more exact and secure when braking, requires noticeably much less effort to journey, and provides an much more satisfyingly exact response of the suspension parts.
New upside-down telescopic fork and revised EVO Paralever rear suspension for even larger dealing with precision. New wheels greater than 1.4 kg lighter.
Within the new BMW R 1300 R, entrance wheel information is dealt with by a brand new upside-down telescopic fork with an interior tube diameter of 47 mm. The rear wheel information of the brand new R 1300 R has additionally been redesigned. The hallmark of the Evo Paralever is a considerably stiffer connection by way of the suspension within the body and a steady swinging arm quick-release axle.
The brand new R 1300 R additionally options new 17-inch aluminium solid wheels with hollow-spoke design. All in all they weigh in at greater than 1.4 kg lower than the prevailing wheels. The decreased rotational lots end in each improved acceleration and brake response in addition to optimised dealing with qualities.
New digital Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA), with dynamic adjustment of the damping, spring price and cargo compensation as optionally available tools. The world’s first sequence manufacturing motorbike telescopic fork with adjustable spring price.
With its dynamic adjustment of the damping and adjustable spring relaxation on the rear, the usual digital Dynamic ESA itself provides a excessive degree of using security and using enjoyable on all kinds of terrains.
The digital Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) now goes one step additional, combining the dynamic adjustment of the entrance and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring price (“spring stiffness”) – relying on the chosen using mode, using situation and manoeuvres. This makes the brand new BMW R 1300 R the primary sequence manufacturing motorbike with an upside-down telescopic fork that permits adjustment of the spring price. Automated load compensation is supplied by the adjustable spring relaxation. With DSA, the rider advantages from much more refined dealing with and elevated banking freedom.
A high-performance braking system along with Integral ABS Professional comes as normal. Sport brake as optionally available tools ex works.
The R 1300 R comes as normal with a twin disc brake that includes two radially mounted four-piston mounted callipers on the entrance and a single disc brake with two-piston floating calliper on the rear along with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Professional. The brand new
BMW R 1300 R may be fitted with the game brake system as optionally available tools ex works. Along with a sportier look with titanium-coloured brake callipers, it provides a slight improve in braking efficiency.
Commonplace full LED headlight in dynamic octagonal design and state-of-the-art LED lighting all through. Headlight Professional with adaptive turning gentle as optionally available tools ex works.
BMW Motorrad is thought to be the pioneer par excellence relating to motorcycling security and associated improvements. Accordingly, the brand new R 1300 R comes as normal with a newly designed LED headlight in a dynamic octagonal form, that includes a particular gentle icon.
With the optionally available Adaptive Turning Mild, the dipped beam of the usual full LED headlight is optimised for cornering, relying on the banking place, by activating extra LED parts. On this method, the bend is nearly totally illuminated as a result of the sunshine strikes to the place the motorbike is heading. By optimising the sunshine sample, the dipped beam gentle ensures a fair wider and extra homogeneous illumination of the street.
Using Assistant with Lively Cruise Management (ACC) and Entrance Collision Warning (FCW) for protected and cozy motorcycling as optionally available tools ex works.
The brand new BMW R 1300 R may be outfitted with the Using Assistant for even safer and extra snug motorcycling. This contains Lively Cruise Management (ACC) and Entrance Collision Warning (FCW).
For the primary time, navigation preparation now options electrical unlocking for max working consolation as optionally available tools ex works.
This merchandise of ex works optionally available tools permits fast and safe attachment and operation of a navigation gadget or smartphone utilizing a mount cradle. For the primary time, this holder now not requires a key – it unlocks electrically for max comfort.
Elective tools and Unique BMW Motorrad Equipment for the brand new
BMW R 1300 R.
An in depth program of optionally available tools and optionally available equipment is accessible for additional customisation of the brand new BMW R 1300 R.
BMW Motorrad presents the brand new BMW R 12 G/S.
“With the brand new BMW R 12 G/S, BMW Motorrad is providing a basic enduro for puristic off-road enjoyable. The abbreviation borrowed from the legendary R 80 G/S stands for ‘Gelände / Straße’ (Off-road / Avenue) and indicators that the brand new member of the BMW R 12 household masters each equally. We all know that quite a few followers have been eagerly ready for this motorbike.”
Markus Lederer, Head of Boxer Collection.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S: Basic enduro design impressed by the legendary BMW R 80 G/S. Splendid ergonomics for bold off-road using.
BMW Motorrad and off-road sport. This motorsport success story runs like a crimson thread via the corporate’s historical past. The high-torque boxer engine together with the cardan drive has confirmed its profitable capability and sturdiness in numerous competitions.
Nevertheless, it was not till 1980 that BMW Motorrad took the idea of an enduro with a boxer engine into sequence manufacturing. The BMW R 80 G/S was born. A series-production off-road bike that had by no means been seen earlier than. Blessed with off-road experience, touring capability and dynamic on-road qualities in equal measure. In brief: The abbreviation G/S (“Gelände / Straße” which means off-road / road) summed up the all-round qualities of the brand new motorbike completely.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S skilfully captures the spirit of the off-road enduro with a boxer engine within the fashion of the R 80 G/S when it comes to design and completely transfers it into the current day with trendy expertise. With lengthy suspension journey, cross-spoke wheels, and a small, compact cockpit fairing.
Three completely different seat choices, sure-footed enduro footrests and handlebar risers for devoted off-road adventurers.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S comes with a flat solo seat as normal (normal seat top with 17″ rear wheel: 860 mm / seat top within the Enduro Bundle Professional with 18″ rear wheel: 875 mm). Flat and straight, it’s superb for enduro using – even in a standing place. The optionally available Pillion Bundle features a seat for 2 (normal seat top with 17″ rear wheel: 860 mm / seat top within the Enduro Bundle Professional with 18″ rear wheel: 875 mm). The rider’s seat top is elevated by 20 mm with the Rallye Seat choice (normal seat top with 17″ rear wheel): 880 mm / seat top within the Enduro Bundle Professional with 18″ rear wheel: 895 mm). The brand new R 12 G/S comes as normal with two sensible metal eyelets on the rear body, which can be utilized as lashing factors.
The fundamental model of the brand new BMW R 12 G/S is provided with a footrest system designed primarily for on-road use, but in addition appropriate for off-road use because of its serrated profile. As a part of the “Enduro Bundle Professional”, the R 12 G/S is provided with an enduro footrest system which, because of the enlarged contact space of the footrest physique together with three rows of spikes, offers optimum grip for enduro using.
The butted aluminum tubular handlebars permit additional ergonomic adjustment. The optionally available Enduro Bundle features a 20 mm riser.
A strong boxer engine with a superior energy and torque output and a single-flow exhaust system.
Ever for the reason that first BMW motorbike – the R 32 – was launched in 1923, BMW Motorrad boxer engines have been synonymous with unmistakable, unique and genuine design, a full torque curve and a singular sound character. The identical is true of the brand new BMW R 12 G/S. The air/oil-cooled 101 mm bore, 73 mm stroke, 1,170 cc capability boxer engine from quite a few BMW motorbike fashions delivers 80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm and a most torque of 115 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The left-hand exhaust system with high-mounted rear silencer meets the necessities of a basic enduro.
Commonplace using modes “Rain”, “Highway” and “Enduro” in addition to extra using mode “Enduro Professional” as a part of the Enduro Bundle Professional. Dynamic Traction Management (DTC) and engine drag torque (MSR) management as normal.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S already options the “Rain”, “Highway” and “Enduro” using modes as normal. The brand new R 12 G/S additionally comes with Dynamic Traction Management (DTC) as normal, which ensures a excessive degree of using security when accelerating. For off-road use, DTC may be switched off utterly on the brand new BMW R 12 G/S. As well as, the 12 G/S is provided with engine drag torque management (MSR) as normal.
Elective factory-installed Shift Assistant Professional for upshifting and downshifting with out clutch operation for extra dynamics, consolation and acceleration with virtually no interruption of pulling energy.
The Shift Assistant Professional, accessible as optionally available tools ex works for the brand new
BMW R 12 G/S, permits for clutchless shifting in virtually all load and pace ranges. It provides elevated dynamic efficiency and luxury in comparison with handbook shifting, with extraordinarily quick shift occasions that allow acceleration with minimal interruption of pulling energy.
One-piece tubular bridge metal spaceframe with bolted-on rear body offers the perfect foundation for an enduro. Optimised steering head part for excellent off-road ergonomics and a large steering angle.
The one-piece tubular bridge metal spaceframe of the R 12 household is on the coronary heart of the brand new BMW R 12 G/S. The rear body, additionally fabricated from tubular metal, is bolted to the primary body. The steering head is barely larger and additional ahead on the brand new BMW R 12 G/S.
Giant 21-inch entrance wheel as normal for optimum off-road efficiency. Elective Enduro Bundle Professional with 18-inch as a substitute of 17-inch rear wheel for max off-road efficiency.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S with its cross-spoke wheels is a completely fledged enduro. Accordingly, it’s outfitted with a 21-inch wheel on the entrance. A 17-inch wheel is fitted as normal on the rear. An 18-inch rear wheel is accessible as a part of the Enduro Bundle Professional for even larger off-road functionality.
Totally adjustable upside-down telescopic fork on the entrance and Paralever swingarm with angled, additionally totally adjustable rear shock absorber paired with lengthy spring journey for superior off-road functionality.
Along with a stiff and secure principal body as the idea, lengthy suspension journey is important for bold off-road using.
On the brand new R 12 G/S, the entrance wheel is guided by totally adjustable upside-down telescopic fork with a forty five mm diameter and a beneficiant 210 mm of journey.
As with the opposite fashions within the BMW R 12 household, the rear wheel is guided by a Paralever swinging arm. Suspension and damping are supplied by a 200 mm journey, angled spring strut with travel-dependent damping and full adjustability.
Highly effective braking system along with BMW Motorrad ABS Professional for protected braking even when cornering.
The entrance wheel of the brand new R 12 G/S is fitted with a twin disc brake with two axially bolted, 2-piston floating calipers and a disc diameter of 310 mm. A single disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and 265 mm diameter is used on the rear wheel.
The brand new R 12 G/S is already outfitted with BMW Motorrad ABS Professional (part-integral) as normal. ABS Professional additionally provides extra security when braking in bends by enabling ABS-assisted braking when leaning into corners.
Classically designed, centrally positioned spherical instrument and 12 V socket.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S is provided as normal with a centrally positioned spherical instrument and a 12 V socket for the on-board energy provide on the right-hand facet of the cockpit.
Highly effective LED gentle models as normal and Headlight Professional as optionally available tools ex works.
The brand new BMW R 12 G/S encompasses a compact LED spherical headlight with a diameter of 5 ¾” and an iconic gentle signature within the form of an “X” as normal. Moreover, the flip indicator and management lights of the brand new R 12 G/S additionally use LED expertise.
The adaptive headlight, a part of Headlight Professional optionally available tools, provides much more security when using at night time.
Three engaging colours for the brand new BMW R 12 G/S.
BMW R 12 G/S primary model.
Night time black matt paint for entrance wheel cowl / cockpit fairing / gasoline tank / airbox cowl / rear finish.
Seat: Black.
Decals: Airbox cowl.
BMW R 12 G/S optionally available shade.
Mild white paint for entrance wheel cowl / cockpit fairing / gasoline tank / airbox cowl / rear finish.
Seat: Pink.
Decals: Fork protectors / gasoline tank / cockpit fairing / airbox cowl.
BMW R 12 G/S Choice 719 Aragonit.
Sandrover matt paint / Racing crimson matt paint / Mineral gray metallic matt for gasoline tank / entrance wheel cowl / cockpit fairing / airbox cowl / rear finish.
Seat: Black / Sandrover / Pink.
Decals: Fork protectors / gasoline tank / cockpit fairing.
