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Sport2026 · BMW
R 1300 RS
A boxer-powered sport-tourer with genuine superbike pace.
Starting price
$16,995
Our rating
★★★★★★★★★★4.7
145 hp
Max power
245 km/h
Top speed
3.2 s
0–100 km/h
245 kg
Kerb weight
The short version
Is the R 1300 RS for you?
Best for riders who want sport pace plus all-day touring comfort.
- 1300 cc ShiftCam boxer
- Sports fairing
- Semi-active DSA
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Pros
- Effortless high-speed cruising
- Renowned boxer low centre of gravity
- Refined electronics
Cons
- Heavier than a dedicated sportbike
- Premium asking price
Full specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 1300 cc
- Configuration
- Flat-twin boxer, ShiftCam
- Max power
- 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
- Max torque
- 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
- Cooling
- Air/liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed, shaft drive (ASA option)
Performance
- Top speed
- 245 km/h
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.2 s
- Economy / range
- 20 km/l
- Kerb weight
- 245 kg
Chassis & Brakes
- Frame
- Steel main frame, aluminium subframe
- Front suspension
- 47 mm USD fork
- Rear suspension
- EVO Paralever II monoshock
- Front brake
- Dual 310 mm, radial 4-piston
- Rear brake
- Single 285 mm
- Tyres
- 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Fuel / battery
- 17 L
- Wheelbase
- 1517 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
