145 hp / 106.6 kW
Power
149 Nm
Torque
1,300 ccm
Displacement
The BMW M 1300 GS is the expected flagship of the boxer GS range, photographed as a near-production prototype near BMW's Munich development centre in late July 2026. Unlike the earlier HP version of the R 1250 GS it is not merely a trim package: a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheel, longer suspension travel, a reinforced shaft-drive swingarm mount, M brakes and titanium lightweight parts make it the most off-road focused GS. The 1,300cc boxer with 145 hp and 149 Nm is expected to carry over largely unchanged, with the gains coming from reduced weight. The model has not been officially confirmed.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | dual_sport |
| Target Audience | Experienced enduro and adventure riders, GS owners with off-road ambitions, BMW M customers |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder boxer, air/liquid-cooled, ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,300 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 106,5 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13,3:1 |
| Power | 145 hp |
| Power (kW) | 106.6 kW |
| Power at RPM | 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-X, ride-by-wire |
| Cooling | Air/liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Transmission Type | Constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive (EVO Paralever with reinforced mount) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated |
| Starter | Electric starter |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Two-part frame concept with sheet-metal main frame and rear subframe, engine as stressed member |
| Front Fork | BMW EVO Telelever, longer travel than R 1300 GS |
| Rear Shock | BMW EVO Paralever with WAD central spring strut, reinforced mount |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 310 mm |
| Front Caliper | M brakes, four-piston radial calipers (blue) |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Cornering ABS Pro (BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro) |
| IMU | Yes |
| IMU Type | 6-axis |
Dimensions & Weight
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Wheel | 21-inch spoked wheel |
| Rear Wheel | 18-inch spoked wheel |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Optional |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
| Front Radar | No |
| Rear Radar | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 6.5 " |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, BMW Motorrad Connected App |
| Keyless | Yes |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
| Cornering Lights | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | Market launch expected before the 2027 season (not officially confirmed) |
| A2 Compatible | No |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Far more capable off-road chassis with 21-inch front wheel, longer suspension travel, reinforced shaft-drive mount, M brakes, titanium lightweight construction, proven 145 hp boxer
Weaknesses
- Not officially confirmed, no price or weight figures, likely considerably more expensive than the R 1300 GS, the 21-inch front wheel costs agility on tarmac, radar assistance may be dropped
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