BMW Motorrad has launched the R 1300 GS in India at Rs. 2 million (US$ 24,000), which is Rs. 40,000 more than the outgoing R 1250 GS bike's starting price.

BMW R 1300 GS variant, colour, pricing details

The R 1300 GS is powered by a horizontally opposed, 1,300cc, twin-cylinder engine with a 13.3:1 compression ratio; the outgoing model had a 1,254cc mill.

Peak output figures have increased to 147 PS at 7,750rpm and 149 Nm of torque at 6,500rpm from 136 PS and 143 Nm. With its 19-litre fuel tank fully brimmed, the R 1300 GS weighs 237kg, which is 12 kilos less than the 1250, although it holds one litre less fuel.

Unlike international markets, where some R 1300 GS variants get alloy wheels or spoked rims, all bikes sold in India will have cross-spoked tubeless wheels as standard.

Other standard features on all India-spec 1300 GS bikes will be the comfort and dynamic packages, which include an electronic windscreen, bidirectional quick shifter, centre stand, pro riding modes, and a lot more.

Moreover, all variants except the base 'light white' get the touring package as standard. The package includes pannier mounts, chromed exhaust header pipes, adaptive headlight, knuckle-guard extenders and mounting for the GPS device. In India, the Triple Black variant is the only one that can be equipped with the optional adaptive ride height feature.

The range topping Option 719 Tramuntana is the only one that gets the radar-assisted safety features like 'active cruise control' and 'front collision warning' as well as an eye-catching Green/Yellow paint option, various milled metal components as well as radar assisted safety features. However as of now, this top model can't be specced with the ARH feature.

R 1300 GS line-up is quite complex, and it's worth visiting the configurator on BMW Motorrad's Indian website for details on what each pack constitutes and the other optional extras you can equip the new big GS with.

At Rs. 2 million, the R 1300 GS is very competitively priced, undercutting the Ducati Multistrada V4 line-up (Rs. 2.1 million - 3.1 million) and the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special (Rs. 2.5 million).

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro carries a lower tag of Rs. 1.9 million. Deliveries for the R 1300 GS are set to commence from June, 2024.