BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS vs BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS and the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines). Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS
Light White variant
- SRP
- ₱1,675,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,252
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure
Racing Red variant
- SRP
- ₱1,845,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱52,048
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,675,000, which is ₱170,000 (9%) below the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure at ₱1,845,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the R 1300 GS is estimated at ₱47,252 a month against ₱52,048 for the R 1300 GS Adventure, a difference of ₱4,796 a month.
- The R 1300 GS has the lower seat at 850 mm, 20 mm below the R 1300 GS Adventure, which matters for shorter riders.
- The R 1300 GS Adventure is the heavier bike (269 kg against 237 kg for the R 1300 GS).
- The R 1300 GS Adventure carries more fuel (30 L against 19 L for the R 1300 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GSLight White, ₱1,675,000 | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS AdventureRacing Red, ₱1,845,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels |
| Displacement | 1300 cc | 1300 cc |
| Max power | 145.5 PS | 145.5 PS |
| Power peak | 7750 rpm | 7750 rpm |
| Max torque | 149 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque peak | 6,500 | 6,500 |
| Fuel system | Electronic intake pipe injection | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Cooling | Air/liquid-cooled | Air/liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.8 km/L | 20.4 km/L |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing |
| Final drive | Shaft (Cardan) | Shaft (Cardan) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2212 mm | 2280 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1000 mm | 1012 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1406 mm | 1588 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1518 mm | 1534 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 870 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 237 kg | 269 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 30 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central DSA shock absorber |
| Rear suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central DSA spring strut, load compensation |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake, bolted to the disc rim, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60 R17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Cross spoke wheels |
| Frame | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) |
| Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC | BMW Motorrad DTC |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.