Business
28 November, 2024
Take bike on an adventure
BMW Motorrad’s R 1300 GS Adventure has arrived in Cairns and is available to test ride at Westco BMW.
A BMW Mottorad Australia spokesman said for nearly 20 years, the GS Adventure with its iconic flat twin boxer engine had been “the quintessential choice for long-distance motorcycle journeys, accommodating both a passenger and ample luggage”.
“To ensure that this legacy continues and to provide even more adventure-seeking riders with an enhanced experience, BMW Motorrad has undertaken an extensive redesign of the engine, chassis, bodywork, design, and storage concept in the all-new R 1300 GS Adventure, taking the cornerstones of the BMW GS Adventure to a new level,” he said.
“The iconic twin-cylinder boxer engine is once more the centrepiece of the new R 1300 GS Adventure. The transmission is no longer located behind the engine, but rather underneath it.
“There is also a new arrangement of the camshaft drive, both of which work harmoniously to allow the R 1300 GS Adventure to generate 107kW from 1300cc at 7750rpm and to develop a maximum torque of 149Nm at 6500 rpm.
“It is by far the most powerful serial production BMW boxer engine to date, with its maximum engine speed of 9000rpm.
“The previous Dynamic ESA Next Generation electronic suspension itself offered a high level of ride safety and riding enjoyment on a wide variety of terrains with its dynamic adjustment of the damping and adjustable spring basis at the rear.
“To allow for an even more thrilling riding experience, the new Dynamic Suspension Adjustment goes one step further and combines the dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate – depending on the selected riding modes, riding conditions and manoeuvres.
“With optional adaptive vehicle height control, the new R 1300 GS Adventure offers fully automatic adjustment of the vehicle height to suit the operating conditions. The vehicle height is lowered by 30mm when stationary and at low speeds.
“It can also be fitted by the optional adaptive vehicle height control comfort system for smaller riders, or for particularly good accessibility and even easier handling. It has all the features and functions of the vehicle height control, and a standard height that is 20mm lower.”
The latest iteration of the R 1300 GS Adventure now comes equipped with four riding modes, from the previous three, enabling riders to fine-tune the bike’s performance to their individual needs. The ‘rain’ and ‘road’ modes allow the rider to adapt the bike’s characteristics to most on-road conditions whilst the ‘eco’ mode is optimised for maximum fuel efficiency and range on a single tank. Furthermore, the additional ‘enduro’ mode provides an enhanced off-road riding experience with a specialized setup catered towards tackling unpaved terrain.
Standard prices, all ride away are:
R 1300 GS Adventure $32,780.80
R 1300 GS Adventure Trophy $39,712.80
R 1300 GS Adventure Trophy X $38,476.80
R 1300 GS Adventure Triple Black $38,930
R 1300 GS Adventure Option 719 $41,257.80
