“With the new BMW R 1300 RS, we’ve taken our sports touring bike with boxer engine to a whole new level. The motorcycle has been consistently designed with dynamic riding in mind. Thanks to an all-new engine, chassis and aerodynamic concept, it offers an even sportier riding experience than its predecessor. At the same time, it remains the perfect companion for comfortable touring and long-distance travel.”
Hauke Glässing, Project Manager BMW R 1300 RS
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | Air/liquid-cooled two cylinder boxer motor with two overhead chain-driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft BMW ShiftCam |
| Engine Capacity | 1300 cc |
| Max Power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 150 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Top Speed | 149 mph / 239.7 kmph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gallons |
| Wet weight (curb/kerb) | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Seat Height | 31.1 – 33.3 inches 790 – 846 mm |
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | BMW R1300 RS |
| Year | 2026 |
Engine
| Type | Air/liquid-cooled two cylinder boxer motor with two overhead chain-driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft BMW ShiftCam |
| Engine Capacity | 1300 cc |
| Max Power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 150 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 110 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 106.5 x 73.0 mm |
| Compression | 13.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Ø intake / exhaust valve dia | 44.0 / 35.6 mm |
| Ø throttle valve | 52 |
| Engine control | BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Emission control | Closed loop 3-way catalytic converter EU5+ |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded 95 RON |
Transmission
| Clutch | Anti-hopping wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox |
| Final Drive | Cardan shaft drive |
| Primary ratio | 1.479 |
| Secondary ratio | 2.909 |
| 1 | 2.438 |
| 2 | 1.714 |
| 3 | 1.296 |
| 4 | 1.059 |
| 5 | 0.906 |
| 6 | 0.794 |
Electrical System
| Generator | 650 W |
| Battery | 12/10 V/Ah |
| Headlight | LED |
| Rear light | LED |
| Starter | 900 W |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame construction type | Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupled via flex element, central shock absorber |
| Front Suspension Travel | 5.5 inches / 139.7 mm |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, continuous swingarm bearing axle, central suspension strut |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 5.1 inches / 129.5 mm |
| Rake | 62° |
| Trail | 4.82 inches / 122.4 mm |
| Swingarm | Single side |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Aluminum cast wheels |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 3.50 x 17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 6.00 x 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Front Brakes | Twin 310 mm disks with 4-piston radially mounted floating brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 285 mm disk with 2-piston floating caliper |
Dimension & Weights
| Total length | 84.2 inches / 2138 mm |
| Total width incl. bar end mirrors | 33.3 inches / 846 mm |
| Wheelbase | 59.7 inches / 1516.8 mm |
| Seat height | 31.1 – 33.3 inches / 790 – 846 mm |
| Wet weight (curb/kerb) | 540 lbs / 244.4 kg |
| Permitted total weight | 1014 lbs / 460 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 4.5 US gallons / 17 L |
Performance
| Acceleration 0-62 mph (100kph) | 3.2 seconds |
| Top speed | 149 mph / 239.7 kmph |
Electronics
Lighting & Safety Electronics
- Full LED headlight (standard) with twin-chamber design and distinctive light icon
- LED lighting system (low beam and high beam with separate LED elements)
- LED turn indicators (newly designed)
- Headlight Pro (optional) – adaptive cornering light with lean-angle activation
- Riding Assistant (optional) – includes:
- Active Cruise Control (ACC) – radar-based distance and speed control
- Frontal Collision Warning (FCW) – radar-based collision warning with brake preconditioning
Connectivity & Infotainment
- 6.5-inch full-color TFT screen (standard)
- BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller (standard) for accessing vehicle and connectivity functions
- Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone pairing (phone calls, music playback)
- BMW Motorrad Connected App (free download) – navigation, route logging, travel info
- GPS Prep (optional) – electric locking mount for:
- BMW Motorrad Navigator 4 to 6
- ConnectedRide Navigator
- ConnectedRide Cradle
Comfort & Convenience Electronics
- Heated seats (optional) – for rider and passenger (with Comfort passenger seat)
- Heated grips (optional)
- 12V power socket (standard) – near passenger footrest
- USB-C socket (standard) – 5V, up to 2,400 mA fast charging
Safety & Emergency Electronics
- Intelligent Emergency Call (eCall) (standard) – automatic emergency alert system
BMW R1300 RS 2026 Colours and Styles
Racing Blue (Standard)
- Racing Blue paint.
- Black upside-down fork.
- Stainless steel exhaust.
- Unpainted seat insert.
- Passenger seat with embossed graphic.
Style Triple Black (optional)
- Black Storm Metallic paint.
- Engine Spoiler.
- Design Option Dark-Chrome plated rear silencer.
- Passenger seat with embossed graphic.
Option 719 Cuyamaca (optional)
- Brooklyn Grey Metallic paint.
- Black upside-down fork.
- Painted seat insert.
- Passenger seat with embossed graphic.
- Option 719 badge.
- Option 719 Milled Pack Shadow.
- Option 719 Sport wheels.
- Design Option Dark Chrome-plated rear silencer.
- Dark Chrome-plated exhaust pipe.
Style Performance (optional)
- Light White paint.
- Sport suspension.
- Upside-down gold front fork.
- Red rear spring.
- Milled Sport short handlebar.
- Machined short Sports hand levers.
- DTC-Shift + Sport Screens.
- Milled, adjustable footrests.
- Central fuel tank cover.
- Painted seat insert.
- Sport rider seat, high.
- Sport seat, standard height (optional).
- Rider seat, low (optional)
- Sport passenger seat with color accent and embroidery.
- Sport tires.
- Design Option wheels.
- Design Option Dark-Chrome-plated rear silencer.
- Sport silencer (optional).
- Dark-Chrome-plated exhaust manifold.
- Chrome-plated exhaust manifold (optional).
Options and Packages
Standard equipment
- Keyless Ride
- DCC
- USB-C charging socket
- Dynamic ESA
- Complimentary BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Break-In Service*
Optional equipment
- DSA
- Sport suspension
- Sport tires
- DTC-Shift/core screens
- Mount for navigation device with electronic locking
- Riding Assistant
- Electrified luggage system (central locking system, light, charging function)
Excellence Package (Ordered with Racing Blue, Style Triple Black or Style Option 719 variants.)
- Gear Shift Assist Pro or Automatic Shift Assistant,
- Riding Modes Pro.
- DSA Dynamic Suspension Adjustment.
- Sport Brake.
- High Windshield.
- Riding Assistant.
- Comfort Passenger Seat.
- Seat Heating.
- Heated Grips.
- Tire Pressure Monitor.
- Headlight Pro.
- GPS Prep.
- Central Locking.
- Center Stand.
- Luggage Grid or Topcase Carrier.
- Saddlebag Mounts.
Excellence Package (Ordered with Style Performance variant)
- Gear Shift Assist Pro or Automatic Shift Assistant.
- Riding Modes Pro.
- DSA Dynamic Suspension Adjustment.
- Sport Brake.
- High Windshield.
- Riding Assistant.
- Comfort Passenger Seat.
- Seat Heating.
- Heated Grips.
- Tire Pressure Monitor.
- Headlight Pro.
- GPS Prep.
- Center Stand.
Accesories
- Sport, Heated Rider’s Seat in High, Standard, or Low variants.
- Sport, Heated Passenger Seat.
- Heated Rider’s Seat in High or Low variants.
- Comfort, Heated Rider’s or Passenger Seat.
- Passenger Seat Cover.
- High Windshield.
- Side Cases, 26 / 29 liters, with internal LED lighting and USB-C power socket.
- Side Case Inner Bags.
- Top Case, 39 liters.
- Top Case Inner Bag.
- Tank Bag with strapless attachment system, expandable 5-8 liters.
