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★★★★★★★★★★4.5Versys 650
Big-bike touring versatility, middleweight price.
- 649 cc parallel-twin
- Tall touring screen
- Comfortable upright ergos
From
$9,249
Adventure2025 · BMW
R 1300 GS
The definitive globe-crosser, lighter than ever.
Starting price
$18,895
Our rating
★★★★★★★★★★4.8
145 hp
Max power
220 km/h
Top speed
3.4 s
0–100 km/h
237 kg
Kerb weight
The short version
Is the R 1300 GS for you?
Best for two-up world tourers and long-haul commuters.
- 1300 cc boxer
- Adaptive ride height
- Radar cruise
Colours:Light WhiteRacing Blue MetallicGS Trophy
Pros
- Effortless touring range
- Class-leading tech
- Surprisingly agile
Cons
- Heavy off-road for novices
- Options add up fast
Full specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 1300 cc
- Configuration
- Flat-twin boxer
- Max power
- 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
- Max torque
- 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
- Cooling
- Air/liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed, shift assist
Performance
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.4 s
- Economy / range
- 21 km/l
- Kerb weight
- 237 kg
Chassis & Brakes
- Frame
- Sheet-metal shell main frame
- Front suspension
- EVO Telelever
- Rear suspension
- EVO Paralever
- Front brake
- Dual 310 mm
- Rear brake
- Single 285 mm
- Tyres
- Metzeler Karoo 4
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Fuel / battery
- 19 L
- Wheelbase
- 1518 mm
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
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