We’ve been masking all issues with 4 wheels from BMW, however the Motorrad division can also be preserving busy. The brand new R 1300 R holds the title of getting probably the most highly effective serial manufacturing BMW boxer. The 1,300-cc engine is now rated at 145 hp and 149 Nm, giving it a bonus of 9 hp and 6 Nm over the outdated bike.
There’s extra to the brand new R 1300 R than its upgraded two-cylinder engine. See these 17-inch forged aluminum wheels? They’re greater than 1.4 kilograms (3 kilos) lighter. The seat, handlebars, and footrests have been tweaked for a extra snug place, with or with no passenger. It may not appear to be it, however the chassis is a totally new improvement. It’s stiffer than earlier than and makes use of a die-cast aluminum rear body as a substitute of tubular metal.
BMW Motorrad matches the bike with a full-LED octagonal headlight as customary, however you’ll be able to pay further for an adaptive cornering perform. Talking of non-obligatory goodies, the R 1300 R will be ordered with lively cruise management and front-collision warning. With the digital dynamic suspension adjustment added, you’re getting a motorcycle geared up with the “world’s first sequence manufacturing motorbike telescopic fork with adjustable spring fee.”
The redesigned chassis has made the R 1300 R extra sensible than its predecessor. Improved packaging brings a higher baggage quantity with the brand new case system and case holders. These can be found as unique equipment from BMW Motorrad and have a capability of 26 and 29 liters, respectively. Each have inside lighting, and the one on the left aspect comes with a USB-C charging port. Since they’re each electrified, you’ll be able to unlock them utilizing the bike’s central locking system. Remaining as regards to practicality, the brand new tank bag is now strapless and attaches to the bike with a tank ring.
BMW Motorrad hopes the brand new R 1300 R will enhance the corporate’s gross sales efficiency in 2025. Deliveries had been down 3.9% to 44,609 items by way of the primary quarter of the yr.
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