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BMW R 1300GS Adventure Dark

Make Model

BMW R 1300GS Adventure Dark (France only)

Year

2026
Engine Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm

Capacity

1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio 13.3:1
Cooling System Liquid / Air cooled

Emission

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5

Induction Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve 
Fuel Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
Engine Control BMS-O
Battery 12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Starting Electric

Max Power

108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm

Max Torque

149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated

Transmission 

Claw-shift constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Final Drive Cardan Shaft
Primary Ratio 1.479
Gear Ratios 1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.795
Secondary Ratio 2.910
Frame Steel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine

Front Suspension

EVO Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupled via flex element, central DSA shock absorber

Front Wheel Travel

210 mm / 8.3 in

Rear Suspension

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel

Rear Wheel Travel

221 mm / 8.7 in

Front Brakes

2 x 310mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS System BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Front Wheel 3.00 x 19″
Rear Wheel 4.50 x 17″

Front Tyre

120/70 R19

Rear Tyre

170/60 R17
Castor 118.8 mm / 4.7 in
Steering Angle 63.8°
Dimensions Length: 2280 mm / 89,8 in
Width:  1011 mm / 39.8 in

Height: 1587.5 mm / 62.5 in

Wheelbase 1534 mm / 60.4 in
Seat Height 870 mm - 890 mm  / 34.25 - 35 in

Wet Weight

269 kg / 593 lbs
Permitted Total Weight 485 kg / 1069 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

30 Litres / 7.9 US gal

From a press release issued by BMW France website:

This exceptional trail bike pushes the boundaries of adventure even further: equipped with a Black Storm Metallic paint finish, black-painted air scoops, numerous features and options, and cutting-edge technology, it's designed for those who know no limits, on or off the road.

With the new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Dark Edition, adventure takes on a new dimension. This special edition includes:
- Triple Black style (black spoked wheels, heated rider and passenger seats)
- Tinted high screen
-Tinted deflectors
-Scoops painted black
- Alarm

It also includes many standard features, including:
- DCC (Dynamic Cruise Control)
- ABS Pro Full Integral
- 4 driving modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro)
- Heated grips
- Additional LED spotlights
- Keyless Ride
- Smart Emergency Call
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Discover the automatic transmission
Available as an option on the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure: discover the ASA, the automatic gearbox according to BMW Motorrad.

In D (automatic) mode: automatic clutch control and gear change ensure easy driving.
In M (manual) mode: you retain control of the gear change, by operating the Shifter, both up and down.
The new R1300 GS Adventure Dark Edition is for the French market only.