BMW R 1300 GS adventure bike previewed in spy shots

(MENAFN- NewsBytes) German automaker BMW Motorrad is expected to unveil its R 1300 GS adventure bike next year. In the latest development, a camouflaged test mule of the two-wheeler has been spotted testing, revealing some key design details. The pictures (courtesy RideApart) suggest it will have a conventional headlight cluster, an upswept exhaust, a raised windscreen, and wire-spoke wheels. Here are more details.

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• The bike should have a 10.25-inch TFT instrument cluster
• Meanwhile, R 1250 GS is powered by a 1,254cc engine
• It might offer cornering lights and radar-based cruise control
• BMW R 1300 GS: Availability

Design The bike should have a 10.25-inch TFT instrument cluster

The BMW R 1300 GS will have an imposing look, featuring a sloping fuel tank with extensions, a flat-type seat, an upswept exhaust, a new swingarm, and an upswept exhaust. The bike might pack a 10.25-inch TFT instrument cluster and an all-LED setup for lighting, and should ride on wire-spoke wheels. A rear tire-hugging plate will also be available.

Information Meanwhile, R 1250 GS is powered by a 1,254cc engine

The powertrain details of the BMW R 1300 GS are currently unavailable. However, for reference, the R 1250 GS is powered by a 1,254cc air/liquid-cooled engine that makes 135.8hp/143Nm and is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.

Safety It might offer cornering lights and radar-based cruise control

For the rider's safety, the BMW R 1300 GS would be equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. It might also offer radar-based cruise control, a blind-spot detection system, and cornering lights. Suspension duties on the motorbike should be taken care of by telescopic forks on the front and probably a mono-shock unit on the rear end.

Information BMW R 1300 GS: Availability

The BMW R 1300 GS might be unveiled in 2022. It should also make its way to India and will take on rivals such as the Kawasaki Versys 1000 , Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L, and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT .

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