Starting from £13,200
R 1300 R

The R 1300 R is your must-have Roadster if you care about performance, versatility, and pure enjoyment. Packing a hefty boxer punch with an impressive 149 Nm of torque, it gives you everything you need to master one bend after another.

Anything goes – dream big.
The sporty highlights of the Roadster can do the talking for you: from the front to the rear, the R 1300 R embodies pure dynamism. Its performance, uniqueness and versatility allow you to live your dream without making compromises. Its resolute sportiness will catapult your riding experience to an entirely new level. The comfort package has even more to offer: Optional equipment such as seat heating, grip heating and TPM make it the perfect companion for every long tour. We’ve tested the limits; you simply need to decide which direction to explore in.
Dynamic through-and-through.
Sporty, versatile, ingenious: The R 1300 R is a true masterpiece of dynamics. Be it in tight curves or on wide country roads – it always stays stable and agile. With its sporty ergonomics, you can tackle each bend with a sense of precision. First-class features of the dynamics package, such as DSA (Dynamic Suspension Adjustment), shift assistant Pro and the Sport brake, offer maximum control and a truly fun ride. Thanks to the connected riding modes, you can choose between comfort and sporty precision. Ready to personalise your ride?
Everything under control.
More focus, more flow, more fun. The optional intelligent Riding Assistant offers helpful support, the automated shift assistant allows for effortless gear changes, and the sleek headlight with iconic daytime riding lights and optional adaptive headlight illuminates every street perfectly – by day, by night, and in any lean angle.
Boxer punch on any tarmac.
Can you feel the pulse of the boxer? With 145 hp and 149 Nm of torque, the 1,300 cc boxer engine of the R 1300 R delivers powerful acceleration, a fun ride, and exciting manoeuvres in bends. From 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.25 seconds – this boxer provides its fans with the boost they need on any route.
Engine | |
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Rated output | 107 kW at 7,750 rpm |
Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Type | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels |
Bore x stroke | 106.5 mm x 73 mm |
Capacity | 1,300 cc |
Max. torque | 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
Compression ratio | 13.3 : 1 |
Mixture control | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system with throttle-by-wire |
Exhaust emission standards | EU 5+ |
Performance/fuel consumption | |
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Maximum speed | over 200 km/h |
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC | 4.8 l |
CO2 emission based on WMTC | 110 g/km |
Fuel type | Super unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI; adaptive fuel quality regulation (91-98 ROZ/RON) |
Stationary noise | 88 dB(A) |
Electrical System | |
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Alternator | 650 W |
Battery | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
Power Transmission | |
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Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated |
Gearbox | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox |
Drive | Cardan |
Chassis Brakes | |
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Frame | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine |
Front wheel location / suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork |
Rear wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, continuous swingarm bearing axle, central suspension strut |
Suspension travel, front / rear | 140 mm / 130 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,511 mm |
Castor | 127 mm |
Steering head angle | 62.5° |
Wheels | Aluminium cast wheels |
Rim, front | 3.50 x 17" |
Rim, rear | 6.00 x 17" |
Tyre, front | 120/70 ZR17 |
Tyre, rear | 190/55 ZR17 |
Brake, front | Twin disc brake, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
ABS | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (fully integral braking function, lean angle optimized) |
Models

Standard equipment
- Keyless Ride
- DCC
- USB-C charging socket
- Dynamic ESA

Standard equipment
- Keyless Ride
- DCC
- USB-C charging socket
- Dynamic ESA
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