Bmw R1300r 1300cc Boxer Engine Reveal
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
The new R 1300 R uses the most powerful serial production BMW boxer engine to date, at 145 hp and 149 Nm. New 1,300 cc Boxer Roadster with 145 hp and 110 lb-ft of torque. Optional ASA Automatic Shift Assistant.
Market launch expected in late Q3/early Q4, 2025. MSRP of $16,595* plus Destination. * Price subject to change.
BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce the new, sportier and more aggressive 2026 BMW R 1300 R. The big boxer roadster returns with more power, more torque, more style, new. With the new BMW R 1300 R, we've taken our dynamic roadster with boxer engine to a whole new level.
Focused uncompromisingly on riding dynamics, it delivers a far sportier experience than its predecessor thanks to a completely redesigned engine and chassis, while still retaining core BMW values such as touring capability and comfort. Read our expert, in-depth BMW R1300R review on MCN - New clever suspension tech, chassis and that thumping 1300cc boxer engine. Common among all three new BMW models is the 1300cc boxer motor, producing an output of 145 hp and a maximum torque of 110 lb-ft., making this the most powerful serial production BMW boxer engine to date.
The R 1300 boxer engine is equipped with BMW's ShiftCam technology to vary the valve timing and stroke on the intake side. The BMW R 1300 R: The new dynamic roadster with boxer engine is significantly sportier, both technically and visually, delivering a more dynamic riding experience. BMW has unveiled the new R1300R motorcycle, replacing the R1250R that was first launched in 2019.
The new R1300R features a 1300cc boxer engine that develops 143.4 BHP and 149 Nm of torque. With a maximum engine speed of 9000 rpm, this makes it the most powerful serial production BMW boxer engine to date. The brand-new 2025 bmw R1300R is here, the latest bike in BMW's range to get the updated 1300cc boxer engine.
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German bike maker BMW Motorrad pulled the wraps off the 2026 R 1300 R roadster, model sells in the U.S. for prices that start at $17,290.