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BMW R 1300RS 2025

BMW R 1300RS 2025
BMW R 1300RS 2025 · Photo: Franken-Guzzista, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBMW R 1300RS 2025
Year2025
Engine TypeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed boxer, DOHC (spur gear driven), BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control, counterbalance shaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1300 cc / 79 cu in
Bore X Stroke106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / air cooled
Max Power107 kW / 145 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Ignition—
InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52 mm throttle valve, BMS-O engine management
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed claw-shift
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTwo-section steel frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension47 mm upside-down fork, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium single-sided swingarm with EVO Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), 130 mm / 5.1 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 310 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 285 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2138 mm / 84.2 in
Overall Width846 mm / 33.3 in
Overall Height1349 mm / 53.1 in
Seat Height790 / 815 mm / 31.1 / 32.1 in
Wheelbase1523 mm / 60.0 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight233 kg / 514 lbs
Wet Weight245 kg / 540 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption4.8 L/100 km
Top Speed246 km/h / 153 mph
BMW file

The R 1300 RS took over from the R 1250 RS in 2025 as BMW's half-faired boxer sports tourer. It uses the 145 hp 1300 cc ShiftCam twin, a new steel frame and an upside-down fork in place of the older Telelever. The riding position is a little more sporting than before, but shaft drive, wind protection and luggage options keep it a practical long-distance machine.