BMW R 1300 GSA teased before July 5 reveal

    BMW has teased the global unveiling of the upcoming R 1300 GSA via social media.

    Published On Jul 01, 2024 06:08:00 PM

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    BMW R 1300 GSA, launch, details
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    BMW has teased the launch date of its R 1300 GS Adventure as July 5. The image, shared by the company with the slogan “The Ultimate Globetrotter”, features the new ‘X’ shaped headlamp design along with a silhouette that foreshadows the upcoming bike.

    1. To be unveiled on July 5
    2. Expected to be larger and better equipped than standard R 1300 GS

    BMW R 1300 GSA, details

    The R 1300 GS Adventure is expected to feature the same Boxer engine as the standard R 1300 GS, which is equipped with a 1,300cc twin-cylinder boxer engine delivering 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. However, the key question remains whether it will adopt a traditional 6-speed gearbox or BMW’s newly teased Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) gearbox. Typically, GS Adventure models, including the R 1300 GSA, are anticipated to be heavier than their standard counterparts, partly due to a larger fuel tank

    BMW R 1300 GS

    The motorcycle hasn’t been visually revealed yet, but given BMW's track record, the R 1300 GSA will likely be larger in size with a rugged aesthetic and enhanced equipment list to tackle bad roads. The silhouette showcases a slightly broader motorcycle along with additional lights adjacent to the X-shaped headlight. Upon its launch in India, the R 1300 GSA will compete with the likes of the Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally and Harley Davidson Pan America 1250.

    Also see: Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 launch on July 17

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