2025 BMW Motorrad R1300 RT sports-tourer unveiled

Third in BMW Motorrad’s new ‘R’-series motorcycles is the 2025 BMW R1300 RT sports-tourer. Several improvements have been made to the R1300 RT over the previous BMW Motorrad R1250 RT (RM153,500 in Malaysia), including less weight, better riding dynamics, ad new engine, chassis and aerodynamics.

BMW Motorrad will offer the R1300 RT in four colour schemes – Basic, Triple Black, Impulse and Option 719 Camargue. This consists of the Basic version in Alpine White 3 uni colour, the Triple Black in Blackstorm metallic, and Impulse I Racing Blue metallic while the Option 719 Camargue is painted in Blue Ridge Mountain metallic.

At the heart of Munich’s new sports-tourer is the iconic boxer twin engine, displacing 1,300 cc. With an enlarged cylinder bore and a new crankshaft with reduced stroke, the R1300 RT gets 145 hp at 7,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 149 NM at 6,500 rpm, compared to the 136 hp and 143 Nm of the R1250 RT.

The six-speed gearbox with shaft final drive also comes with Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) for fully automated clutch operation. The rider can select between automatic and manual modes as desired, to make riding easier and more comfortable.

A new sheet metal chassis carries the engine, designed for more stiffness and better component packaging. The rear sub-frame is also new, now made from aluminium lattice tubes replacing the previous tubular steel unit.

For suspension the R1300 RT’s EVO Telelever front suspension with flex element and new EVO Paralever rear give greater steering precision and ride stability. The redesigned suspension gives significantly stiffer connection to the frame, allowing the rider to gain maximum feedback.

New 17-inch aluminium cast wheels with hollow-spoke design are 1.4 kg lighter than the existing model, reducing sprung to unsprung weight ratio and increasing suspension comfort and handling. New is Dynamic Chassis Adaption (DCA) that works in conjunction with the Dynamic ESA electronic suspension, giving the rider two rider-selectable riding positions via the riding modes.

One riding position has a flat steering head angle and therefore a chassis geometry designed to maximise riding stability and smoothness. The second riding position features firmer damping tuning, a higher spring rate and a higher ride height.

Seat height is set at 780 mm with the inner leg curve significantly smaller than previous. A selection of seats in various heights is available from the BMW Motorrad official catalogue.

Coming as standard equipment on the R1300 RT is side cases with a capacity of 27 litres each, with expandable capacity Vario cases adjustable from 27 to 33 litres available as an option, as are 39 and 54 litre capacity top cases. Cases can be unlocked using the central locking system and feature interior lighting, while the left-hand case includes a USB-C charging port.

There are three riding modes – Road, Rain and Eco – while Riding Modes Pro with two extra customisable modes is an extra-cost option. Engine drag torque control (MSR), or engine braking control, to avoid unstable riding conditions that can occur during coasting or downshifting is standard equipment.

The 10.25-inch TFT colour display comes with integrated map navigation and an actively ventilated smartphone charging compartment is located within the rider’s reach. Optional is the Audio System and Audio Pro for onboard entertainment with quality loudspeakers with separate tweeter/midrange and woofer control.

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