The maxi crossovers have a new jewel at the top, namely the splendid BMW R 1300 GS. That’s how fast the car goes.
The Department BMW Motorrad For some time now it has accustomed us to real jewels, both in terms of design and performance. The new R 1300 GS is already the queen of the maxi crossovers on the marketand there is the feeling that the Munich company has really hit the mark.
What makes a big difference is the new 1300 boxer engine, which guarantees excellent performance. According to the website “InSella.it“, who had the opportunity to put the new BMW to the test at its own Test Centre, the maximum power rose to 138.3 horsepower11.7 more than the previous 1250.
The torque has also undergone a surge forward, reaching 139.5 Nm, while the previous version stopped at 5.7 Nm less. In addition to the issue of absolute power, the difference is made by a better delivery curve at medium speeds, which helps pure performance at any speed and in any driving situation.
BMW, everything about the new R 1300 GS
The new BMW R 1300 GS is therefore a jewel in any type of condition, and is able to make a clear difference compared to the models that preceded it. Confirmation also comes from a maximum speed of 230.4 km/hwhile the 1250 stopped at 219. It takes only 10.9 seconds to reach 400 meters starting from a standstill, 8 tenths less than the old model.
The difference is a full second if we look at the sprint covering 0-800 metres, completed in just 20.8 seconds. The new R 1300 GS completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 3.2 seconds, and the consumption data are also very positive. On the motorway, an average consumption of 18.5 km/l was recorded, while in extra-urban use the consumption was equal to 27.4 km/l.
To give a sort of average, the tank of this BMW is 19 liters and allows a range of 368.4 kilometers with a full tank if traveling at 120 km/h. The price is equal to 20,850 euros for the basic version, certainly not a small cost, but we guarantee you that it is money well spent. The one equipped with the ASA automatic transmission will also soon be available, which will certainly incur a fair price premium.
