As expected, every new iteration of the BMW R XXXX GS and GS Adventure will be followed by a new RT and RS, utilising the same engine. Hence, the all-new BMW R 1300 RT and BMW R 1300 RS debut in the footsteps of the R 1300 GS. (The new R 1300 R was launched two weeks ago.)

Both the R 1300 RT andR 1300 RS appear at the same time as they share most of the same components and features.

Highlights of the all-new BMW R 1300 RT

• Two-cylinder boxer engine with the displacement of 1300cc, using the bore and stroke dimensions of 106.5 x 73mm.
• The engine produces 143 hp at 7,750 RPM and 149.2 Nm at 6,500 RPM. It is the most powerful production BMW Boxer yet.

• Completely redesigned chassis which uses a new sheet steel frame (like the R 1300 R), plus a die-cast aluminium rear frame.
• The main differences between the R 1300 RT and R 1300 RS is the front suspension: The former receives the new Telelever Evo from the R 1300 GS, which isolates the handlebars from the suspension to a greater degree than before.

• At the rear is the Evo Paralever which offers a stiffer connection via the suspension in the frame and a quick-release axle on the swingarm.
• New 17-inch aluminium cast wheels with hollow-spoke design, reducing 1.4 kg.

• Braking system includes twin front disc brakes with radially-mounted four-piston calipers.
• A 10.25-inch TFT colour screen that includes integrated map navigation and a newly-developed Connectivity Hub.

• Electronic rider aids include the standard Road, Rain, Eco modes and Cornering ABS.
• Adding the “Riding Modes Pro” optional system which comprises additional riding modes such as ‘Dynamic’ and ‘Dynamic Pro’.

• Further upgrades include Riding Assistant which comes with Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning (SWW) and Front Collision Warning (FCW).
• Colours are Alpine White 3, Triple Black in Blackstorm metallic, the Racing Blue metallic, and 719 Camargue in Blue Ridge Mountain metallic.

Highlights of the all-new BMW R 1300 RS

• The RS variant is the sport-touring variety in the R-series line up.
• As mentioned earlier, the main difference here is the front suspension, which utilises new 47mm upside-down telescopic forks.

• The new BMW R 1300 RS can be fitted with the optional sport brake system with titanium-coloured brake calipers.
• A performance variant is available and this includes a more sporty suspension, short hand levers, milled and adjustable footrests, DTC-Shift, two additional sport screens, sport seat, engine spoiler and sport tyres.

• Colour versions include Racing Blue metallic, Triple Black model variant in Blackstorm metallic, sport-orientated Performance variant in Lightwhite Uni, and 719 Cuyamaca variant in Brooklyn Grey metallic.