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BMW R 1300 GS (ASA) vs BMW R 1300 RT (ASA)

BMW R 1300 GS (ASA) edges it on the Power Index. Both are clutchless, so neither needs a manual licence skill set. Here is how they stack up on the numbers and our ratings.

R 1300 GS (ASA)R 1300 RT (ASA)
Power Index 83 76
Rank #1 #7
Price from £16,790 £22,000
Power 145 bhp 145 bhp
Torque 149 Nm 149 Nm
Top speed 140 mph 140 mph
Economy / range 57 mpg 55 mpg
Kerb weight 237 kg 281 kg
Seat height 850 mm 805 mm
Transmission 6-speed ASA 6-speed ASA
Min. licence A A
Model year 2026 2026
Ease 7.0 6.0
Comfort 9.0 10.0
Fun 9.0 7.0
Tech 10.0 10.0
Value 6.0 6.0
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