The 2026 BMW R 1300 RS sport-tourer is up to date with a extra highly effective engine, revised styling, extra aggressive ergonomics, a brand new chassis, and extra – all aimed to make the machine sportier than its predecessor.
The up to date liquid-cooled boxer engine may also be discovered within the R 1300 GS, R 1300 Rand R 1300 RT. It will get a bump in displacement from 1,245cc to 1,300cc with a bigger bore of 106.55mm and a shorter stroke of 73mm. The compression ratio elevated from 12.5:1 to 13.3:1. The brand new engine will get a lift of 9 hp to a peak of 145 hp at 7,750 rpm, and torque is elevated by 5 lb-ft to 110 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm. Regardless of the engine being extra highly effective than earlier than, it weighs 8.6 lb lower than the outgoing mannequin’s and retains the identical gasoline consumption.
Experience modes embrace Street, Rain, and Eco as normal, with Eco working in collaboration with BMW ShiftCam know-how to maximise vary. The elective Driving Modes Professional bundle contains Dynamic and Dynamic Professional modes. As normal, the RT comes with Engine Drag Torque Management and Dynamic Traction Management. The elective Driving Assistant contains Lively Cruise Management and Entrance Collision Warning.
Additionally obtainable as an possibility, Automated Shift Assistant eliminates the necessity for the rider to function the clutch in any respect, offering a completely computerized drive mode.?Riders can swap between guide and computerized shifting modes as desired.
The sheet-metal metal body can also be new and is alleged to supply greater ranges of stiffness and a extra compact bundle than the earlier body. The earlier tubular-steel subframe is changed with a die-cast aluminum unit. BMW claims that the extra compact powertrain and chassis focus mass towards the middle of the bike for improved dealing with and extra impartial using dynamics.
Ergonomics have been up to date to create a sportier using place. Rear-set footpegs and a flatter handlebar place the rider farther ahead over the entrance wheel. The handlebar can also be 1.4 inches wider than earlier than. Seat top is 31.1 inches, and clients can select elective Sport seats or Consolation seats for rider and passenger.
Additionally new is a 47mm inverted telescopic fork and revised EVO Paralever suspension, providing 5.5 inches of journey up entrance and 5.1 inches within the rear. The bottom mannequin comes with semi-active digital Dynamic ESA, and Dynamic Suspension Adjustment is accessible as an possibility. DSA combines dynamic entrance and rear changes with corresponding spring charge adjustment primarily based on the chosen trip mode and using situations.
The elective sports activities suspension, obtainable on the Model Efficiency variant, features a longer fork and rear shock to extend floor clearance and lean angle and raises seat top by 0.4 inch.
The BMW R 1300 RS receives new 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels weighing 3 lb lower than the earlier wheels. Brakes embrace twin 310mm entrance discs paired with radial-mounted 4-piston calipers and a single 285mm rear disc with 2-piston caliper. Totally Integral ABS Professional and Dynamic Brake Management are normal.
Styling has been up to date to create a sportier, extra aggressive look, that includes a full fairing damaged by cut-outs and recesses and a visually smaller LED headlight. The 6.5-inch TFT display options smartphone connectivity, and 12V and USB-C sockets are included. The elective GPS Prep function is now electronically lockable and permits fast attachment of a navigation system. Clever Emergency Name comes as normal.
BMW provides a variety of choices for the R 1300 RS. Along with the choices already talked about, riders may select heated grips and seats, saddlebags, a high case, a tankbag with tank ring mount, a excessive windshield, and extra.
The BMW R 1300 RS comes normal in Racing Blue. The Model Triple Black variant contains Black Storm Metallic paint, an engine spoiler, a darkish chrome plated rear silencer, and embossed graphic on the passenger seat.
The Possibility 719 Cuyamaca variant is available in Brooklyn Grey Metallic paint and features a painted seat insert, an embossed graphic on the passenger seat, darkish chrome plated rear silencer and exhaust, and Possibility 719 badge, Milled Pack Shadow, and Sport wheels.
The Model Efficiency is essentially the most absolutely geared up possibility. It is available in Mild White paint and contains Sport suspension, a gold fork, a pink rear shock, a Sport brief handlebar, Sport shorthand levers, DTC-Shift and Sport screens, adjustable footpegs, the Sport rider seat and passenger seat, Sport tires, Desing Possibility wheels, and darkish chrome plated silencer and exhaust.
Pricing begins at $16,995. Go to the BMW Bike web site for extra info.
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