Just lately revealed, the 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Journey (GSA) was a lot anticipated by the overland riders and Starbucks cowboys. With the all new 1,300 cc boxer-twin engine placing out 145 hp and 149 Nm of torque first proven within the R 1300 GS, riders worldwide, together with Malaysia, have been ready to see what the boys in Munich have been going to place out to switch the R 1250 GSA.
Nicely, right here it’s and that is what we get, the massive GSA with outsized 30-litre gasoline tank and all new bodywork coming in 4 variants. What is clear is the R 1300 GS bears little to no resemblance to what got here earlier than, and this consists of its R 1300 GS stablemate.
The body is now made out of sheet metallic metal, foregoing the earlier trellis. BMW Motorrad says this offers the R 1300 GSA extra stiffness than earlier than, whereas the rear subframe is an aluminium lattice tube with cast components.
In true GSA style, the 30-litre gasoline tank is distinguished, with its sheet aluminium building left largely uncovered. BMW Motorrad’s engineers additionally capabilities as a baggage provider with three mounting factors for the 12-litre tank bag, while giving entry to the gasoline filler and smartphone charging compartment.
The big windshield, supplemented by two giant clear wind deflectors, shields the rider from the wind and is aerodynamically formed to supply a quiet and cozy journey. Extra climate safety is afforded by the hand guards, which double as mounting factors for the entrance flip indicators.
Other than all of the driving aids and digital wizardry, which you’ll be able to learn extra about right here, the R 1300 GSA additionally will increase rider consolation and bike controllability with adaptive car peak management. Sadly for shorter riders or these with brief inseams, adaptive car peak management consolation that routinely lowers the GSA’s suspension at stops and low pace is an additional price choice.
In its Fundamental type, the R 1300 GSA is available in Racing Pink complemented by the gasoline tank with its unpainted aluminium end. That is contrasted with seats clad in purple and black, black handlebars, black rims and purple hand protector extensions.
The R 1300 GSA Triple Black, as its title suggests, is available in shades of black with the aluminium gasoline tank completed in tinted clear coat. The usual engine crash bars are completed in black with silver inserts whereas black handlebars and wheel rims are mixed with gray hand protector extensions, giant aluminium radiator cowls and black/gray seats.
That includes a sporty color scheme is the R 1300 GSA GS Trophy in BMW’s Motorsport colors of Racing Blue metallic paintwork complemented by Mild White and Racing Pink stripes. Textured components like engine casings are powder-coated in Avus Black matt metallic.
Pink and black seats and purple hand guards are mixed with stainless-steel engine bars and black cross-spoke wheels, emphasising the GS Trophy’s sporting intentions. That is proven within the smaller sport windshield and sport passenger seize handles.
Lastly, the R 1300 GSA Choice 719 Karakorum is available in a mannequin variant particular shade of Aurelius Inexperienced matt metallic. Choice 719 shadow milled alloy components and gold striping are matched to paintwork, together with the “Choice 719” badge on the tank cowl.
Gold anodising is used for the the wheel rims and handlebars, giving additional distinction to the inexperienced paint scheme, together with black/gray heated consolation seats, baggage rack and sport windshield. The crash bar is painted black whereas the hand guards are gray, with a protecting grille on the auxiliary lights.
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