BMW R 1300 GSA teased before July 5th unveil

BMW has teased the launch of its upcoming R 1300 GS Adventure due to launch on July 5th. The image was shared by BMW along with the slogan “The Ultimate Globetrotter”. The image features the new ‘X’ shaped headlamp design along with a silhouette that foreshadows the R 1300 GSA.

1. To be unveiled on July 5th
2. Expected to be larger and better equipped than standard R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GSA, details

The R 1300 GS Adventure is expected to share the same Boxer engine as the standard R 1300 GS. The standard R 1300 GS gets a 1,300cc twin cylinder boxer engine that produces 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. However, the bigger question is if it’ll come equipped with a traditional six-speed gearbox or with BMW’s newly teased  Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) gearbox. As customary with GS Adventure models, the R 1300 GSA is anticipated to outweigh the regular GS due in part to a larger fuel tank.

The motorcycle hasn’t been visually revealed just yet but knowing BMW, the R 1300 GSA will likely be larger in size and have a more rugged aesthetic and equipment list to conquer bad roads. The silhouette showcases a slightly broader motorcycle along with additional lights adjacent to the X-shaped headlight. Upon its launch in India, the R 1300 GSA will compete with the likes of the Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally and Harley Davidson Pan America 1250.

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