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2025 BMW R 1300 GS Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 1300 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Air and liquid-cooled boxer twin, ShiftCam
Power: 145 hp
Torque: 149 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Shaft

Chassis

Wet Weight: 237 kg
Seat Height: 850 mm
Fuel Capacity: 19 L
Wheelbase: 1518 mm
Front Suspension: BMW EVO Telelever
Rear Suspension: BMW EVO Paralever
Front Brake: Dual 310mm discs
Rear Brake: Single 285mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70R-19
Rear Tire: 170/60R-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Communication: Auto Crash Notification25V480000 · 2025-07-25

Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

Risk
In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

Remedy
The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recalls in Other Years

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 4 L
Oil Grade: 5W-40
Valve Check: 12,000 mi
Front Tire Pressure: 36 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 42 psi

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@rides_caleb45 riding Red2w

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Aux lights are on the R 1300 GS can see in the dark now 👌

@rides_caleb45 riding Red3w Zabriskie Point

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wanted to see zabriskie point before the season ends hydrate, people it was a hot one 💨💨

@quinlan_garage riding 2024 BMW R 1300 GSOct 7

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Side cases mounted on the R 1300 GS, ready for an overnight trip 🔥

@rides_caleb45 riding RedSep 28

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Finally put heated grips on the R 1300 GS, should have done it two winters ago

@quinlan_garage riding 2024 BMW R 1300 GSSep 11

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New exhaust on the R 1300 GS not too loud, just enough took about an hour start to finish 🔥

@lathrottle91 riding 2024 BMW R 1300 GSSep 10 Devil's Lake State Park

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two day loop: devil's lake state park on day one, slept in baraboo, back the long way, 330 miles total 💨🤙

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