RIDE REVIEW I 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
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cation of the motor and gearbox being
substantially different is when you snick
second gear after take-off. BMW has
fitted the gearbox with a sensor signal
transmitter for the optional Shift Assis-
tant Pro, resulting in a splendidly smooth
gear change, up or down.
The new motor has substantially more
balls than the old one, especially through the
midrange, where you can lash the throttle
on, and it leaps forward without produc
-
ing anywhere close to the vibrations the
old one does.
A quick play around with the modes
gives markedly different performance lev-
els, but Eco mode is economical. It feels
almost like 30 percent has been taken
out of the motor and is best used only for
Here, you can see
how much smaller
the GS is. Taller
riders may even find
it a little cramped
after an hour on
board, but for most, it
won't be an issue.
This is where
much of the talk
lies—the new Evo
Telelever that
greatly improves
off-road handling.
Off-road footpegs
come standard on
the GS Trophy.
