BMW R 1300 GS tour and track test: Can the best ADV tourer handle a race track?

The BMW R 1300 GS is one of the best adventure touring motorcycles in the world. But what happens when you take this 143bhp, 237kg touring behemoth from Pune to Coimbatore and then around a racetrack? In this evo India road test, we put the new BMW R 1300 GS through an extreme real-world test. A 3000km road trip, endless highways, city roads with their undulations, luggage-loaded touring, and finally, riding this at CoASTT High Performance Center in Coimbatore. From its new boxer engine and ShiftCam technology to suspension upgrades and touring comfort, we break down what makes the R 1300 GS such a special motorcycle. More importantly, we find out whether this big adventure bike can actually handle corners, lean angles, and track speeds. This isn’t just another review. It’s about living with the GS, riding it hard, pushing it out of its comfort zone, and seeing how far it can really go. If you’re considering a BMW GS, love adventure motorcycles, or simply enjoy long-distance riding stories. This road test is a must-watch. #evoIndia #bmw #bmwmotorrad #bmwr1300gs #bmwgs Want more #ThrillOfDriving videos? Subscribe to the evo India channel: https://bit.ly/2VfzioP Read our stories here: https://evoindia.com/ Buy #EvoIndiamagazine here: www.evoindia.com/magazine Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evoindia/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evoindia/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evoindia Official merchandise on 100kmph: http://www.100kmph.com/evoindia

Added 15 May 2026