2024 BMW R1300GS | The New King? | PowerDrift

After being in the global space for a while now, the big daddy from BMW Motorrad finally makes its way to India. The 2024 BMW R1300GS promises to be a whole new level of excitement, adventure and technology packed in a sweet package. Varun Painter heads to the mountains for a first ride experience.
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[@venkatadri1299]

I felt so discouraged at the seat height as if i can afford it😂

[@Tea-ei1cl]

How tall you'd have to be to ride it ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ontheroad8149]

@@Tea-ei1cl 5’ 7 and above

[@Tea-ei1cl]

Oh ok, guess I won't have to worry if I could afford one

[@Randomaart24]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FoodGurudevs]

The older design made the bike stand out from the rest of the herd. 🔥🔥🔥

[@powerdriftofficial]

No doubt! But its a change. Lets see where it goes

[@SidShetty]

yes donkeys stand out also doesn't mean they are pretty unless u are a dragon.

[@Stormbreaker137]

I love that Varun is embracing the "Gardening Hat" aesthetic xD

[@powerdriftofficial]

Decathlon all the way! 🤣

[@AdmiralAxiom]

Varun, How does it compare with the Tiger 1200 or even the 900 variants (factoring in the price difference with capabilities)?

[@powerdriftofficial]

We haven’t experienced the 1200 yet

[@laxus8893]

now... now... now this is the powerdrift back to it's original glory....❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

❤️❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘

[@ReganOnWheels]

I was gonna book but the height adjustment options were limited, so now I won't buy and I'll go for Xpulse 😜

[@powerdriftofficial]

Plot twist

[@ReganOnWheels]

@@powerdriftofficial 🤣🤣

[@vinodparyani7926]

Asymmetric had my heart❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

It had everyone’s heart

[@pratyushmishra4099]

I've gotten into bikes recently. And, these guys have helped me learn a lot about adv bikes. Thank you, @powerdrift. This video is amazing. 👌💯

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad to help!

[@saintofall3653]

It still astounds me that I've watched PD long enough for Varun to go from the voice of the youth to the senior journalist. Damn

[@powerdriftofficial]

VP says he is still young at heart ❤️

[@amlanchakraborty655]

Amazing Motorcycle ❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

We agree!

[@Whatreally123]

Too heavy, too expensive and overkill for our roads. Makes sense for western markets. In india its more of a status symbol than a genuine need. 99% of owners go out on weekend breakfast rides on these bikes which are meant to be used for "adventure". Very few people use it for what its made for. Anyway, if you have money to spare, why not. Im very impressed by the weight loss and the 900 looks so much better than their 850.

[@powerdriftofficial]

It sells quite well in India btw

[@Whatreally123]

@@powerdriftofficial it does. No doubt about that

[@goallapavankumar7854]

Persons who can offer this in India,have hectic schedule,I cannot offer more than a week free time till may 2026,so my take most users are above 40 or bought it with inherited money or influencers

[@borkarms]

Two Smashing Videos from Powerdrift , The Hilux and the GS. Imagine having both in your Garage- Dream life.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Dream garage, good life!

[@rahulpatnaikj]

what is the height it will come to with that kit you were talking about?

[@powerdriftofficial]

The stock is 850mm

[@varun2250]

From stock 850mm to around 820mm.

[@virajvrooms]

When a KTM designer gets hired to design a BMW.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Lacks orange though

[@makutaku5195]

Power drift make good content... and varun add soul to it.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Appreciate the love

[@tinguzz]

Beauty lies in symmetry

[@powerdriftofficial]

Finally!

[@8y-five]

Looking forward on that separate video on its suspension setup 😄

[@powerdriftofficial]

For sure!

[@keyurkapadia862]

For me a big yes for not to upgrade 😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

Damn!

[@YouAreOnYoutube]

Each frame is poster worthy !! Loved to watch this video

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you so much 😊

[@8y-five]

Looking forward for that separate video on suspension setup 😄

[@powerdriftofficial]

That will take a while

[@rohanbane1592]

If you get the bike in rain season do try Rajmachi trail, it's most underrated off-roading track (only in rain season)

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh for sure! Rajmachi is super close too

[@srk_mithipati]

What about the other models of the GS 900, 850, 800, and 750. Big and bulky vs lean and agile. 1300 Is just an overkill for most.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Still present! The 1300 is a flagship

[@VR-tw3ek]

i love this one its more manigable for short guyss too

[@powerdriftofficial]

Its not really. This one’s taller

[@HunterVlog350cc]

strictly for 1% crowd as this costs like 25-30 lakhs on road???

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aren’t all big bikes for that 1%

[@HunterVlog350cc]

@@powerdriftofficial yes true

[@ajaspk91320]

Does the tiger series with one additional cylinder a better option

[@powerdriftofficial]

Different sauce we can say

[@ishitsompura]

Fun fact: if you open the "shift cam" cover, you can see the cam-rail marked with TVS logo XD

[@powerdriftofficial]

😅😅😅

[@justinejoseph4302]

Whats the background score used guys, its so dope🔥

[@powerdriftofficial]

Like it no?

[@DVlogs09]

R1300GS lost the face bike with no face

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yeah. Looks different for sure

[@abhishekdasgupta1640]

Headlights to me looks funny😂although it is subjective. I would rather prefer the mighty japanese giant "Honda Africa twin" over this german beast. There is hell lot of electronic feature which makes the bike so very complex & complicated & at the same time sophisticated too. Africa twin's instrument cluster is a touchscreen unit

[@powerdriftofficial]

The touchscreen is a blessing

[@alimony4golddiggers]

How to get the low height configuration and low seat configuration 800mm... Since you have more information regarding bikes.. By the way nice video😊😊😊

[@powerdriftofficial]

A BMW showroom will be able to help you better

[@Rohit10394]

Headlamp setup has a weird resemblance to apache 4V twins! 🥲

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh damn! Hahahaha

[@shashankrao6202]

❤❤❤ PowerDrift

[@powerdriftofficial]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AjitPawar7]

At 20L this is a steal! Can't believe I'd ever say this but great job on the pricing BMW! I'm just getting started on Adv bikes and learning a lot on my 390 Adv but I know now that this is the category of bikes for me. I wish to own this holy grail of adv bikes one day. Also Varun if you get this is Pune then take it to sadashiv peth, laxmi road and dagdusheth 😅 it would look so out of place there and it would be hilarious to see everyones reaction on this large machine.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yeah! The 20L bit is a surprise

[@vivejk4443]

Wait till they add road tax and accessory packages. This bike will easily cost 30L

[@AjitPawar7]

@@vivejk4443 haha yes that's true but still the base price being 20 is still better than it being 24-25 as it was expected by many

[@mohitextreme1988]

Hopefully that open plastic headlight cover can be easily removed. Otherwise, good luck cleaning the headlight of your precious 30L bike 😅

[@powerdriftofficial]

We believe it’s a part of the adv kit

[@demo3003]

Five year warranty with roadside assistance. That is going to be hard to beat.

[@powerdriftofficial]

That’s regular stuff no

[@binarius_]

our market has a void in twin cylinder 500 to 650cc adv segment. company should take this segment seriously.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Good point!

[@FFTheSoul]

Fantastic Machine as a GS1250 owner I traded in and it's oooo so impressive.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Good to see you're enjoying it!

[@mulesofttraining]

damn every one copying the pan america ride adjusting system now,how crazy,they were so ahead of every one to think about this

[@powerdriftofficial]

The Pan Am is really top heavy. Features aren’t everything, the ride experience matters too

[@tanishqas5104]

Is there the gsa varient ? The bigger tank version?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Not in the 5 variants that we will get here in India

[@gunsNwings]

Telle something like a scrambler or off roader like crf300 which can be afforded.. Where on earth will u take all this bulk and stress unless u r doing a cross country. It doesn't do justice to buy it for statement and take it for breakfast or 600kms ride 😊😊

[@powerdriftofficial]

Its also the realisation of a dream for many!

[@RobinSaxena2220]

Hi Varun! How are the KYT helmets in controlling the wind noise at speeds of 140+ kmph??

[@powerdriftofficial]

Very noisy VP says. Better to use ear plugs

[@bhaveshsonawane5803]

Per owned GS owners are going to gain a lot if it is launched at this price point…

[@powerdriftofficial]

Its launched at 20L

[@funplanet3704]

Hi powerdrift...when is the new Bajaj dominar 400 is coming in India....I'm waiting for the new updates version of dominar from Bajaj.. please answer

[@powerdriftofficial]

No real update on that

[@funplanet3704]

@@powerdriftofficial thank you so much for the swift reply❤️

[@rutvijsonawane8597]

This is the Powerdrift we love and cherish...❤ Varun is a rockstar ❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Appreciate the love

[@jerryjacob10]

Hum Himalayan mein hi kush hein 😅 ye toh sirf Nayan sukh dilwata hein

[@powerdriftofficial]

Nayan sukh 😂😂

[@Home-vv6rz]

The DOP was the star ❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you!

[@jagan8387]

Super I like this bike ❤1300

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤝

[@SantoshKumar-si4yo]

Namaste power drift 👍 nice video ❤️💕🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@powerdriftofficial]

Cheers Santoshjo

[@threatripper]

Low volume of background music.....video looks world class...

[@powerdriftofficial]

Appreciate the feedback

[@swag6448]

Is it just me or from front this looks like an apache 160- The headlight bit?

[@powerdriftofficial]

We read a couple of comments on similar lines

[@user-vi5mw6vo2q]

salam drifting dari Kota Kendari

[@powerdriftofficial]

Kyaaaaaa

[@nesar93]

Its been a while since I heard "My name is Varun Painter and I will see you later!"🤩

[@powerdriftofficial]

VP says he will make it happen soon

[@ZarchDesignstudio]

Review vstrom 800de it is awesome bike

[@powerdriftofficial]

On the cards

[@prasadchinchwade9316]

Please review CB200x latest Model

[@powerdriftofficial]

There’s nothing new no?

[@rajeevgerardbrown6476]

Height adjustment device!! Hence proved- money can buy everything, even for a short guy.

[@powerdriftofficial]

its not new as such but definitely uselful

[@sagartalole15]

Time to buy 1250gs otherwise won't able to purchase later

[@powerdriftofficial]

Almost gone now

[@glitchfyre5188]

What's the range with that 19 litre tank?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Nearly the same BMW says because this is a lighter motorcycle, better engine, more efficient

[@glitchfyre5188]

@@powerdriftofficial That's good. But, I had a bad experience with running out of fuel near Sissu in Ladakh, that gives me anxiety about smaller fuel tanks on advs. Especially on the bigger adv bikes.

[@mrlg3811]

the headlight and beak is fused together, little above the headlight is left emty space which shouts, uneven designing

[@powerdriftofficial]

Not a fan huh!

[@mrlg3811]

@@powerdriftofficial yeah the era of sharp, even, sleak, sexy looking design is gone. now its all about Bold, funky .

[@Praise_1563]

you missed the ringtone broo

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahahahahhaah

[@robb8773]

I recently rode the 1300 but my 1250 is much, much more comfortable!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Sure thing

[@satzawesome]

Test rode a 1300gs. I will not going from my 1250gs to 1300gs. I am 6' 3" . So the bike js smaller and my 34 inseam was tighter. My 1250gs has ovwr 20k km and perhaps has loosened up a bit more. Standing up the rider triangle is smaller . Now i talk about the M1000r naked ..... mind wrapping

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks for the comment

[@StepsInMotion4U]

GS 1250 🔥🔥🔥

[@powerdriftofficial]

Sure thing!

[@CreativeCutlet]

ah crap ill go for a second hand dominar, the gearshift is clunky

[@powerdriftofficial]

Good luck.

[@mowglimermaid]

Looks mehh from front

[@powerdriftofficial]

A lot of folks will agree with that

[@sagartalole15]

Is 1250gs will discontinue?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes sir

[@haribabusubramanian]

These big bikes are awesome..but I am scared of being harassed by Indian traffic cops on every turn. Even a loud exhaust note from an original cylinder seems to be enough to give them enough reason to harass bikers!

[@powerdriftofficial]

This is a motorcycle that’s meant to be ridden away from traffic.

[@devntube]

Bro... With S1000RR people did not like the movement from asymmetrical to symmetrical. People loved the rest of the look of the bike.... R1300GS, it's an ugly looking bike! And it will stay that way.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Appreciate the comment

[@ameya.k]

Did you hear an iPhone ring?

[@powerdriftofficial]

VP effed up! 😂

[@Mundoormaadan]

Ktm super adv 1290 is the king

[@powerdriftofficial]

Never got a chance to experience it

[@harshbhatt8824]

f900 gs and youll be on fire

[@powerdriftofficial]

Different bike no?

[@harshbhatt8824]

@@powerdriftofficial Very different

[@kshitijghanghav]

20,95,000

[@powerdriftofficial]

Bingo!

[@anirudhshyam955]

we dont need any promo video for this bike.

[@powerdriftofficial]

It’s not a promo video! It’s a first ride video :)

[@abhishekraut2753]

A bike which 95% Indians cannot afford and contains very less practicality

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes that's true but what are we looking at here.

[@KhiemHuynhle]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

[@pkvlogs...0982]

Wasom

[@powerdriftofficial]

Awesome! Yeahhh

[@burjukaditharun4876]

Royal enfield says other wise😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

About what?

[@Shazm_e_safar]

good video

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad you enjoyed

[@maxwellgirase]

1300 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

[@sujan888]

First

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hellloooooo!

[@radven]

Multistrada (^.^)

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's a good good bike!

[@oyemaverick]

Yaar yeh background music bohot annoying hai pd

[@powerdriftofficial]

Sorry ji!

[@charankumar9073]

Painter has painted an unbelievably nonsense est price😅.. u have been in talks with BMW?? Stop playing such silly mind games

[@powerdriftofficial]

We hope you saw where the R1300GS stacks now?

[@bannoreaaditya3909]

405 like.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Lets goo

[@gods_toy]

I hate the new design. No offense

[@powerdriftofficial]

A lot of peeps aren’t liking it

[@GAGANSARAWATVLOGS]

Over priced

[@powerdriftofficial]

At 20L? Definitely not

[@sameer_dhingra]

Pointless bike

[@powerdriftofficial]

The sales numbers will disagree with this comment 😅

[@Thairider77]

No its not the new king...its the most boring bike on the market

[@powerdriftofficial]

What would you go for?

[@GPR111]

I would not buy a truly ugly bike. No matter how well it goes. Its a fail on design, totally ( for some of us ).

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yeah.

[@kashyapkaran7635]

Watching with 4k in my account

[@powerdriftofficial]

Let’s go!

[@himanshusinghdosad9853]

The Headlight is a joke. I dont know why the brands are playing with them, the older headlights of different brands looks so damnnn Sexier....

[@powerdriftofficial]

Function > Form

[@25baam23]

Is it good for 170 cm guy

[@powerdriftofficial]

Test ride and decide

[@sagartalole15]

So BMW started to make design ugly in bike also 😔🫥. BMW should fire the new designers of cars and bikes.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Looks like you haven’t liked the looks one bit