Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 RT, with pricing starting at RM167,000. The RM167,000 price tag is for the Alpine White model variant, while the Triple Black Blackstorm Metallic model is priced at RM170,000 dan the Impulse Racing Blue Metallic version at RM173,000.
Furthermore, there is the Triple Black Limited Edition, retailing at RM177,000 while the Impulse Racing Blue Metallic Limited Edition goes for RM180,00. Coming with BMW Motorrad Vario expandable luggage, quantities of these two R 1300 RT model variants are limited to five units only for Malaysia.
First introduced last year, the R 1300 RT comes with BMW Motorrad’s iconic boxer twin engine, displacing 1,300 cc. With an enlarged cylinder bore and a new crankshaft with reduced stroke, the R1300 RT gets 145 hp at 7,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 149 NM at 6,500 rpm.
Power goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive, with the gearbox equipped with Automated Shift Assistant (ASA). This allows for fully automated clutch operation and the rider can select between automatic and manual modes as desired, to make riding easier and more comfortable.
For suspension the R1300 RT’s EVO Telelever front suspension with flex element and new EVO Paralever rear give greater steering precision and ride stability. The redesigned suspension gives significantly stiffer connection to the frame, allowing the rider to gain maximum feedback.
There is also new 17-inch aluminium cast wheels with hollow-spoke design that are 1.4 kg lighter than previous, reducing sprung to unsprung weight ratio and increasing suspension comfort and handling. New is Dynamic Chassis Adaption (DCA) that works in conjunction with the Dynamic ESA electronic suspension, giving the rider two rider-selectable riding positions via the riding modes.
The first riding position has a flat steering head angle and therefore a chassis geometry designed to maximise riding stability and smoothness. The second riding position features firmer damping tuning, a higher spring rate and a higher ride height.
Seat height is set at 780 mm with the inner leg curve significantly smaller than previous, the Malaysia market model coming standard with the Comfort seat. A selection of seats in various heights is available from the BMW Motorrad official catalogue.
For the electronics riding suite, the R 1300 RT comes with three ride modes – Rain, Road and Eco – and for the Malaysia market, the Riding Modes Pro package is fitted, adding Dynamic and Dynamic Pro ride modes. Also included is Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro.
Rounding out the riding aids is Active Cruise Control (ACC) with distance keeping, Front Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Change Warning (SWW). Coming as standard equipment for the headlights is Headlight Pro that gives cornering lights and Adaptive Light Modes.
Coming as standard equipment on the R1300 RT is side cases with a capacity of 27 litres each, with expandable capacity Vario cases adjustable from 27 to 33 litres available as an option, as are 39 and 54 litre capacity top cases. Cases can be unlocked using the central locking system and feature interior lighting, while the left-hand case includes a USB-C charging port.
Inside the cockpit, a 10.25-inch TFT colour display comes with integrated map navigation and an actively ventilated smartphone charging compartment is located within the rider’s reach. With connectivity to the BMW Motorrad Connected, the sound system is upgraded with new tweeters, speakers and woofer.
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