The new generation R 1300 GS now has a small piece of plastic that wraps around the front of the mudguard. It’s not something you’d find on the previous GS, but it’s present in the images and looks identical.
The second clue is the ‘X’ DRL that surrounds the new single projection LED headlight. In all the other images of the R 1300 GS, a thin plastic film has surrounded the headlight, with only the LED projector and the upper part of the “X” protruding. This is most likely so that the bikes can comply with local homologation laws, while still hiding as many details of the new model’s styling as possible. Now, when we look at the headlight design of the new bike, we can clearly see that the dimensions of the DRL and the placement of the LED headlight match perfectly with the images we’ve already seen.
The engine protection bars seen in the new images are also identical to those seen on the test BMW that was located on the road. They also have a very different design to the engine protection bars found on the current generation GS, which indicates that this is not just a photograph of the old bike that someone has embellished with their Photoshop tricks.
The old boss-eyed look was loved and hated in equal measure and its roots go back to the 1990s, which means it was ready for improvement.
The official launch of the bike is getting closer and closer, with September 28 being the date when the covers come off. We’ll be following the action and will bring you all the news (and whether or not we were correct) as it emerges.
However, the clock is ticking and it won’t be long before BMW reveals the bike in full, with September 28 set as the date when the curtains are lifted. However, BMW isn’t letting the enthusiasm die down, as it has now released another teaser of the bike on social media, along with a reminder of the reveal date.
Until then, the bike’s specifications are still unknown, although many commentators believe that this version of the GS will be the one to bring engine performance into line with the latest batch of adventure tourers with more than 150 hp, such as the Multistrada V4 S, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure and the Triumph Tiger 1200. We also expect the latest version of the mythical adventure bike to use some of the latest-generation technology that we can see abundantly in the sector, with radar assistance becoming part of the big BMW line-up in 2024.