The BMW R 1300 GS adventure will be available with the option of the Automated Shift Assistant or ASA system from 2025 onwards.
The Automated Shift Assistant is a system where two electromechanical actuators automate the clutch control and gear shifts of the motorcycle’s six-speed transmission. This practically eliminates the need to operate the clutch lever. This in turn reduces rider fatigue over the course of a long ride.
The ASA consists of two modes- M shift mode and D shift mode. When the rider selects the ‘M’ mode, they can change gears using the foot lever, without the need to pull in the clutch lever. The system automatically downshifts a gear or two if the engine RPM drops below a gear-dependent minimum RPM. This prevents the engine from stalling.
When the rider shifts to ‘D’ mode, the system performs automated gearshifts without any need of the rider to use the clutch lever or the foot lever. It selects a gear depending on the engine rpm, throttle position and the load.
Besides the ASA, that will be an optional extra, there aren’t likely to be any other changes to the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS. To recap, the bike features a new chassis, suspension and a 1,300cc, boxer twin engine. It makes 145bhp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm at 6,500rpm and is linked to a six-speed gearbox that uses a shaft drive system.
The design of the R 1300 GS is markedly different from its predecessor, the R 1250 GS. BMW has focused on making the bike smaller, lighter and more manageable to ride. It goes up against the Ducati Multistrada V4 and the Triumph Tiger 1200.