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BMW reveals latest version of its RS Boxer sport tourer<\/strong><\/p>\n

The initials RS have a pretty special place in moto- and automotive culture, especially for the Germans. It usually stands for RennSport in German \u2013 which translates to Racing Sport in English. The Japanese and Italians have also used the sporty suffix at times \u2013 Ducati currently offers a Multistrada RS, and there\u2019s been RS-prefixed Honda factory racebikes like the RS125 and RS250.<\/p>\n

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But it\u2019s our Teutonic friends who use the term most \u2013 in products like the Audi RS2\/3\/4\/5\/6\/7 series of super-high-performance road cars, or the Porsche GT3 RS supercar. And BMW of course, which has used the RS term on its bikes (but not really on its cars) since before WW2.<\/p>\n

Originally the Bavarian firm used it on high-end competition versions of its R Boxer machinery with the original RennSport meaning. But since the 1970s it\u2019s stood for ReiseSport \u2013 or sport-touring, roughly translated.<\/p>\n

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The initials have adorned top-end versions of both the four-cylinder K series bikes (the K100, K1100 and K1200), and faired Boxer models since the R100 RS in 1976, followed by the R1100 RS, R1200 RS and R1250 RS, all leading up to this bike \u2013 the 2025 BMW R1300 RS.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a classic sport-tourer design, with a high-performance engine and chassis, married to a comfortable riding position, sporty full fairing, ample provision for hard luggage, and all the kit needed for long distances, two-up, with kit, yet still able to boogie in the bends once you arrive.<\/p>\n

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In some ways it\u2019s a very unsurprising piece of news. The German firm launched the latest 1300 Boxer motor nearly two years ago now, in the massive-selling R1300 GS, followed last year by the R1300 GS Adventure. We saw the new R1300 R roadster last month, and April saw the drop of both this R1300 RS and the heavier touring variant, the R1300 RT.<\/p>\n

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As a result, we know much of the tech spec on the new RS. It comes with the same 1,300cc capacity flat-twin water-cooled powerplant, with four-valve DOHC heads that use ShiftCam variable valve timing and lift, 13.3:1 compression ratio, 106.5mm x 73mm bore and stroke, and peak power of 145bhp with 149Nm of torque.<\/p>\n

The motor had a thorough redesign in 2023, with the six-speed gearbox moving under the crank, and also has the option of the firm\u2019s new robotised automatic transmission ASA (Automated Shift Assistant).<\/p>\n

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The 1300 engine lives in a new chassis, with the latest design of frame, made with sheet steel sections and an aluminium rear subframe. The suspension setup is also uprated, with BMW eschewing any funny front ends \u2013 there\u2019s no Telelever or the like here, with a standard upside-down fork looking after the job.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a beefy part, with 47mm inner tubes, and with the optional electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA), you get dynamic adjustment of the damping, spring rate and preload. BMW<\/a>\u2019s also introduced a new setup on the 2025 R1300 range, with a spring-rate adjuster on the front fork, which is a first on a production bike.<\/p>\n

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The firm had a similar setup on rear shocks more than a decade ago with the ESA II system. That used a moveable polymer insert which extended into the main spring unit, to give a stiffer or lighter spring rate, actually altering the force rather than just adjusting the preload on the spring. It\u2019s not quite clear how the new setup works on the fork \u2013 we\u2019ll be finding out as soon as possible though.<\/p>\n

Out back you get the latest EVO version of the Paralever shaft-drive single-sided swingarm suspension with a fully-adjustable monoshock. BMW\u2019s also offering a Performance sports suspension package, which has longer travel and firmer damping, adding ground clearance and raising the seat height by 10mm.<\/p>\n

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Standard brakes on the RS use twin front 310mm discs with radial four-piston BMW-branded calipers, and BMW Integral ABS Pro, which links the front and rear brake circuits in a smart way.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a Sport brake option, with titanium-finished calipers and slightly stronger braking performance. New lightweight cast wheels save a claimed 1.4kg, and wear full superbike-sized tyres: 120\/70 17 front and 190\/55 17 rear.<\/p>\n

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The spec is rounded off by the usual 2025 BMW premium electronics setup, so as a base you have cornering ABS and traction control, riding power modes, LED lighting, quickshifter and cruise control.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also optional active cruise control with radar assist, lane change warning and front\/rear collision warning. Touring luxuries like heated seats for rider and pillion, hot grips, GPS navigation preparation with keyless locking, cornering headlights are all available, and the hard luggage system comes with power supplies for lighting, USB charging and electric central locking.<\/p>\n

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The old RS was a cracking bike for crossing countries, and indeed continents, in comfort and style, at a great pace. If you\u2019re not a fan of the standard modern Universal Adventure Touring bike, but still want that easy, fast life, then the new R1300 RS looks like a great option.<\/p>\n

Pricing starts at \u00a313,700, with the R1300 RS SE costing \u00a315,990 and the ASA-equipped SE from \u00a316,745. Bikes are available from July, more info at www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2025 BMW R1300 RS tech highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n