BMW R 1300 GS Recalled Overseas for Defective Starter Relay

BMW has issued a recall for R 1300 GS bikes manufactured before March 18, 2024, in the international market to address an issue with the relay that causes the motorcycle to stall. Reportedly, the issue has affected more than 25,000 ADV units, however, only 8 of them have a recorded case of a burnt or melted relay. To make things right, the company will replace the defective semiconductors with an electromechanical starter relay without any cost. In addition to the hardware change, a software update will be made available to the bikes in August. BMW has stated that bikes manufactured after March 18 are unaffected and feature the updated relay. The BMW R 1300 GS was launched in India in June 2024, which means all imported motorcycles have been produced after March, resulting in no recalls in our market. Let's look at some key specifications of the India-spec R 1300 GS. 

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BMW R 1300 GS: Engine

The motorcycle is propelled by a 1,300cc liquid-cooled boxer-twin engine with 50cc more displacement than its predecessor. This unit produces 144bhp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm, which is 9bhp and 6Nm more than the R 1250 GS. The 6-speed gearbox is now located beneath the engine. 

BMW R 1300 GS: Hardware

The BMW R 1300 GS uses a new sheet metal frame and a die-cast aluminum rear subframe for enhanced chassis stiffness. It features a new Telelever at the front and a Paralever setup at the rear, both sourced from EVO. The bike also has an electronically adjustable suspension, which allows the rider to modify the spring preload and damping via the optional dynamics suspension (DSA). This optional feature offers an adaptive ride height control, which automatically adjusts the height of the bike.

BMW R 1300 GS: Features

The R 1300 GS is equipped with a 6.5-inch colour TFT display, keyless ignition, ride-off assistant, four standard riding modes (Rain, Road, Eco, and Enduro),cross-spoked tubeless wheels, Comfort and Dynamic packages (electronic windscreen, bidirectional quickshifter, Pro riding modes), and three optional Pro customisable riding modes. 

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BMW R 1300 GS: Price and Competitors

The bike has a starting price of Rs 20.95 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250, the Triumph Tiger 1200, the Ducati Multistrada V4, and the Honda Africa Twin.