All-New BMW R 1300 RT and BMW R 1300 RS Debut

April 30, 2025 editor BMW, R 1300 RS, R 1300 RT 4 min read

As expected, every new iteration of the BMW R XXXX GS and GS Adventure will be followed by a new RT and RS, utilising the same engine. Hence, the all-new BMW R 1300 RT and BMW R 1300 RS debut in the footsteps of the R 1300 GS. (The new R 1300 R was launched two weeks ago.)

Both the R 1300 RT andR 1300 RS appear at the same time as they share most of the same components and features.

Highlights of the all-new BMW R 1300 RT

Two-cylinder boxer engine with the displacement of 1300cc, using the bore and stroke dimensions of 106.5 x 73mm.
The engine produces 143 hp at 7,750 RPM and 149.2 Nm at 6,500 RPM. It is the most powerful production BMW Boxer yet.

Completely redesigned chassis which uses a new sheet steel frame (like the R 1300 R), plus a die-cast aluminium rear frame.
The main differences between the R 1300 RT and R 1300 RS is the front suspension: The former receives the new Telelever Evo from the R 1300 GS, which isolates the handlebars from the suspension to a greater degree than before.

At the rear is the Evo Paralever which offers a stiffer connection via the suspension in the frame and a quick-release axle on the swingarm.
New 17-inch aluminium cast wheels with hollow-spoke design, reducing 1.4 kg.

Braking system includes twin front disc brakes with radially-mounted four-piston calipers.
A 10.25-inch TFT colour screen that includes integrated map navigation and a newly-developed Connectivity Hub.

Electronic rider aids include the standard Road, Rain, Eco modes and Cornering ABS.
Adding the “Riding Modes Pro” optional system which comprises additional riding modes such as ‘Dynamic’ and ‘Dynamic Pro’.

Further upgrades include Riding Assistant which comes with Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning (SWW) and Front Collision Warning (FCW).
Colours are Alpine White 3, Triple Black in Blackstorm metallic, the Racing Blue metallic, and 719 Camargue in Blue Ridge Mountain metallic.

Highlights of the all-new BMW R 1300 RS

The RS variant is the sport-touring variety in the R-series line up.

As mentioned earlier, the main difference here is the front suspension, which utilises new 47mm upside-down telescopic forks.

The new BMW R 1300 RS can be fitted with the optional sport brake system with titanium-coloured brake calipers.

A performance variant is available and this includes a more sporty suspension, short hand levers, milled and adjustable footrests, DTC-Shift, two additional sport screens, sport seat, engine spoiler and sport tyres.

Colour versions include Racing Blue metallic, Triple Black model variant in Blackstorm metallic, sport-orientated Performance variant in Lightwhite Uni, and 719 Cuyamaca variant in Brooklyn Grey metallic.