BMW’s R1300GS Adventure has big boots to fill, following popular trend R 1250 GS Adventure book that consistently ranks at or near the top of both the general and UK major bestseller lists adventure bike segment. This is thanks to its ability to do so many things so well: motorways, B-roads, green lanes, two-seater touring, the big GS really does it all, with its longer travel suspension, 30-litre fuel tank and so on. Tweaks that differ from the non-adventure model.

What about 1300? Almost all of it is new, from its engine and chassis to the amount of technology it offers. Our R1300GS Adventure test bike was pretty basic in terms of extras, only running the Enduro pack for added off-road prowess; Head here for our review of the Adventure, which comes loaded with a host of optional goodies.

The same values ​​as the 1250 models are also available on the R1300GS Adventure; where is the standard R1300GS The model is a sportier, smaller, multi-track-biased version of the platform; The Adventure feels very different and is closer to the 1250 in size, ergonomics and feel.

Much like its predecessor, it’s incredibly stable at low speeds and even with a high seat height (our test bike had the optional Rally seat that goes up to 915mm) and a wet weight heading towards the 300kg mark when fully fueled and packed with luggage. .

Although the engine, chassis and many other components are very different from the previous generation, the actual result is a machine that feels eerily similar in many respects. Comfort is impressive no matter your height, and with the slightly modified screen layout, wind protection and a minimal amount of turbulence go a long way; so is the tank that will offer a range of more than 300 miles for such a long time. the throttle doesn’t twist too brutally.

However, while the updated suspension makes the ride quite comfortable, the engine actually feels louder and rev-hungry, which is an odd feature for a large boxer engine. The GS is still pretty stable and fun to cruise at high speeds, but the engine isn’t the quietest thing in the world.

While the R 1300 GS Adventure is a far cry from its predecessor in terms of its components, the ethos and riding experience feel similar; A little better in some ways, but not so much in others. If you want to buy an R1300GS Adventure and intend to keep it relatively standard, you’ll only make a very small gain in some respects; but if you choose to embellish it with the accessories catalogue, then it makes a big difference. as you can read here BMW R1300GS Adventure ASA review.

Although the GS Adventure is a powerful beast for its size and weight, it is not only accessible and easy to manage, but also incredibly comfortable.

The riding position is roomy and comfortable, with ‘sticks’, pegs and a large driving triangle, but not too far out of reach. Somehow, the positioning manages to fit a 5’7 frame with no complaints, a full six-foot lineup that comes with us. The screen is very effective in terms of protection and shake-free (albeit a little short), while the standard seat also offers a good level of comfort, especially if you are a bit larger due to its size.

This updated, long-travel telelever and paralever setup works its magic to turn over 270kg of metal into a machine that can be ridden smoothly or wildly, depending on your mood while riding.

The standard R1300GS was created to be much more sporty and road-focused, and the Adventure retains some of that spirit; the brakes offer plenty of stopping power, the chassis is well balanced and the suspension setup works wonders; Dynamic Spring Adjustment allows for a softer, more comfortable ride in the calmer Road mode and a more supportive stance when pegged down in Dynamic.

This is a machine that not only absorbs undulations and poor surfaces, but is also happy to push and support no matter how much weight is placed on it.

The big BMW is built to eat up the miles and with its combination of motorway, B-roads and off-road the R1300GS Adventure tends to sit mainly between the 42mpg and 46mpg mark; Hit the 300-mile mark and that will rise to over 330 miles in economical driving, where the figure is closer to 50 mpg.

But this 1300cc engine still has the urge to rev relatively hard; For a beastly, boxer bike, it feels happiest when driven a little harder; This is not always necessary for such a machine designed to cross continents. He is more eager than ever and a little less comfortable with his thirst for the red line as he leaps from corner to corner.

Another thing to pay attention to is noise; The engine sound is a bit more metallic, slightly creaking after a long day in the saddle, and is also more pronounced than the previous generation 1250 engine.

The GS Adventure looks like a quality product and after seeing a few of these taken off-road, it’s fair to say they’re pretty solid too.

However, the first year of the R1300 platform was not easy for BMW; There have been a few cases of electronic gremlins that were not fixed immediately and our BMW R1300GS long-term test Even the bike had a little trouble.

Although the R1300GS Adventure is priced from £18,870, there’s little chance of seeing a bog-standard machine on the road; Even our test bike (which had little in the way of extras) is closer to the £20,000 mark with the Enduro pack and a few other bits fitted.

But that’s still not an exaggeration when you consider GS Adventure’s big tank opponents: Ducati’s Multistrada V4 Rally it will set you back £24,195 as standard; Triumph’s Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer It starts from £18,695.