R 1300 GSA comes standard with radar-assisted rider safety aids, and will be available in 4 variants.
Most models in the BMW GS range have always had a corresponding GSA model and the R 1300 GSA is the latest one to join those ranks. It is based on the new R 1300 GS platform but with significant changes.
- First BMW bike to come standard with automatic clutch system
- 30 litre tank, radar-assisted safety aids standard equipment
- Adaptive ride height an accessory, weighs 32kg more than R 1300 GS
BMW R 1300 GSA features, variants, India launch
Powering the R 1300 GSA is the same liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed, 1,300cc mill making 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. However, unlike the standard R 1300 GS, the bigger GSA comes standard with BMW’s Automated Shift Assistant. Essentially this system eliminates the need for the rider to manually use the clutch while changing gears and coming to a stop.
Hence, this bike doesn’t come with a traditional clutch lever but still comes with a gear lever so the rider can take manual control of gearshifts if he/she wishes. BMW says that from 2025 onwards, this ASA system will be optionally available on the R 1300 GS as well.
Since this is a GSA model, it comes with a huge 30 litre fuel tank, which should make fuel stops few and far between. This is an 11 litre increase over the standard GS. The R 1300 GSA tips the scales at 269kg, which is 32kg more than the R 1300 GS. Curiously, this makes the 1300 GSA 1 kilo heavier than the R 1250 GSA. Standard seat height can be adjusted between a very tall 870-890mm, which is still lower than the 1250’s towering 890-910mm perch. Shorter riders can opt for the accessory low seat options as well as the low suspension option.
The R 1300 GSA is available in 4 variants – standard, Triple Black, GS Trophy and Option 719 Karakorum. The level of standard equipment is staggering even on the standard variant and to get a proper understanding of what each ships with a visit to the BMW Motorrad website is recommended.
All variants come standard with 4 riding modes, engine brake control, hill-hold assist and the radar-assisted safety features as standard. Optional accessories include the electronic suspension, adaptive ride height and Pro riding modes. In addition to these, there are protective, luggage carrying and aesthetic optional extras also available in BMW’s truly vast accessories catalogue.
Currently, the BMW R 1300 GS is on sale in India at Rs 20.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India). When it launched, the 1300 was Rs 40,000 dearer than the venerable 1250 it replaced. The R 1250 GSA is on sale for Rs 22.50 lakh currently and when the R 1300 GSA comes to our shores, we expect it to command a similar premium.
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