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Even riders with limited adventure or off-road<br />
experience can confidently engage and ride.<br />
For this assessment, we enlisted Ryno Albrecht<br />
and his R1250GS to gauge the advancements<br />
of the new 1300 model. It became apparent<br />
quite quickly that the 1300 surpassed its<br />
predecessor in nearly every aspect. Its<br />
reduced weight makes it notably more agile<br />
and responsive, delivering quicker and more<br />
precise responses to the rider’s commands.<br />
Moreover, the 1300 exhibits significantly higher<br />
power and torque, outperforming the 1250 in<br />
acceleration tests. However, we observed that<br />
the wind protection on the 1250 was marginally<br />
better than that on the 1300.<br />
While the outgoing<br />
1250GS was already<br />
considered the<br />
perfect companion,<br />
BMW has managed<br />
to elevate perfection<br />
with the 1300GS.<br />
The off-road course at ADA Training and Outdoor<br />
Centre with numerous rocks, bumps, and jumps,<br />
highlighted this and was the perfect place to put<br />
the new GS through its paces. The GS effortlessly<br />
maneuvered through the tight, twisty, and uneven<br />
rocky terrain thanks to its enhanced front end and<br />
updated chassis. Compared to previous models,<br />
the machine now tracks much more effectively<br />
and consistently, while still providing ample and<br />
direct feedback through the handlebars. In a<br />
sense, it just feels easier now and not lazy and<br />
at the same time more sporty. More direct and<br />
pinpoint than ever before!<br />
The German manufacturer has effectively<br />
isolated the forces produced by the Evo<br />
Telelever, resulting in a notably easier, more<br />
precise, and consistent handling experience in<br />
tight off-road sections and on off-camber dirt<br />
roads where the front-end instability is typically<br />
a concern. I did get a few front-wheel washouts<br />
but that was more to do with the standard<br />
road-biased tyres fitted. In off-road scenarios,<br />
adjusting the ECU modes becomes crucial for<br />
effectively managing the motor’s power output,<br />
particularly on challenging terrain. The Enduro<br />
Pro mode, characterized by its gentler throttle<br />
response and smoother suspension, delivers<br />
a stable and approachable riding experience.
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