r/bmwmotorrad

Is the R1300GS really that much better than the R1250GS? Listening to YouTubers, you’d think the difference is night and day. I currently own an R1200R and recently test-rode the new R1300R, but I didn't find it to be significantly better. Sure, it’s probably faster if you’re pushing past 90 mph, but I didn't go fast enough to feel that difference, and my R1200R handles just as well to me. It makes me wonder: is there actually a massive leap between the R1300GS and R1250GS, or are reviewers just exaggerating?

G'day all,

I am an Aussie who has just moved to the South of the UK and have been looking at the 1300 RT as an option to get out on the road for some nice long European road trips. At home in Sydney I have a number of Ducati's (Multistrada / Panigale / Scramblers) but keen to give the 1300 boxer a go.

Anyone have an RT? Love to know any concerns you have and equally things you love. I am test riding one on Friday but thought I would enlist the power of Reddit to get some thoughts before I ride the bike.

Also love to know must do rides in the UK and Europe.

Thanks legends.

Cheers,
Steve