We also expect the new 2023 GS to be lighter. The current BMW R 1250 GS isn’t ‘petite’ by any means, with a wet weight of 249 kg. A few less kilos won’t do any harm, although you hardly notice the heavy weight while riding it.
This has to do with BMW’s phenomenal boxer engine. We also expect this engine to get an update for the 2023 GS-model. The current GS has a boxer-engine that’s air-cooled for the most part. Rumours are, that the R 1300 GS will get a fully liquid-cooled boxer-engine. Which makes us curious regarding improved performance.
Like any other BMW motorcycle, the new R 1300 GS will probably be packed with technology and electronics. Things like (adaptive) cruisecontrol won’t be left out. Whether fancy things like these will be standard on the bike, is still unknown.
Without putting BMW to shame, we wouldn’t be surprised if options like these are actually ‘optional’. And therefore, you’d have to pay for them first. BMW is known for already installing every feature on their motorcycles, but locking them with a code. And therefore only to be released after payment has been made. With a ‘simple push on a button’, the options are then activated. Okay, it might require a bit more. But still, you get the point.
Fact of note; BMW is not the only manufacturer who does things like this.