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" The appearance of the new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is sure to attract attention . The big GS is not only visually different from its almost dainty sister . Never before have seating comfort , ergonomics and wind and weather protection been so harmoniously combined with precise handling , exceptional suspension comfort and smooth running . The new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has set itself the goal of becoming the benchmark for large adventure motorcycles .”
Christof Lischka , Head of BMW Motorrad Development
The new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure : When it comes to motorcycle adventure and long-distance touring , this is the rock in the surf . An almost completely newly designed model with enhanced adventure expertise across the board .
Crossing the Sahara in searing heat , climbing the Himalayas or exploring the Amazon rainforests - for more than two decades the big BMW GS Adventure with flat twin boxer engine has been synonymous with such long-distance motorcycle journeys with a passenger and lots of luggage . To ensure that this remains the case in the future , and to provide adventurous motorcyclists with even more adventure expertise , BMW Motorrad has almost completely redesigned the engine , chassis , bodywork , design and storage concept of the new R 1300 GS Adventure compared to the previous model , taking the cornerstones of the BMW GS Adventure to a new level .
The legendary twin-cylinder boxer engine is once again at the heart of the new
R 1300 GS Adventure . The new design , first introduced on the R 1300 GS , is much more compact than its predecessor thanks to a transmission located under the engine and a new arrangement of the camshaft drive . It generates 107 kW ( 145 hp ) from 1,300 cc at 7,750 rpm . Maximum torque is 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm . This makes it by far the most powerful BMW boxer engine ever to be produced in series .
At the centre of the new suspension is the sheet metal shell main frame made of steel , which in addition to being significantly optimised in terms of installation space also offers higher levels of stiffness than the predecessor model . In place of the previous tubular steel construction , the new R 1300 GS Adventure now has an aluminium lattice tube rear frame made of aluminium tubes and forged parts . The EVO Telelever front wheel guide with flex element and the revised EVO Paralever rear wheel guide also provide even greater steering precision and riding stability .
New electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment ( DSA ) as standard equipment ex works , with dynamic adaptation of the damping and spring rate , and also load compensation .
The previous Dynamic ESA Next Generation electronic suspension itself offered a high level of ride safety and riding fun on a wide variety of terrains with its dynamic adjustment of the damping and adjustable spring basis at the rear . The new electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment ( DSA ) now goes one step further , combining the dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate (“ spring stiffness ”) - depending on the selected riding
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