BMW R 1300 GS Adventure payload, permitted total weight and side carrier fitment
BMW lists a payload of 216 kg (476 lb) for the R 1300 GS Adventure with standard equipment. Unladen weight is 269 kg, road ready and fully fueled. Permitted total weight is 485 kg. SW-MOTECH and GIVI list 2 side carriers for this model.
- Manufacturer
- BMW
- Model
- R 1300 GS Adventure
- Type
- adventure
- Payload
- 216 kg (476 lb), with standard equipment
- Unladen weight
- 269 kg, road ready and fully fueled
- Permitted total weight
- 485 kg
- Fuel tank
- 30 l
- Model year
- Current model (2026 and 2027)
- Side carriers listed
- 2, from SW-MOTECH and GIVI
Weights and payload
| Model year | Unladen weight, road ready | Permitted total weight | Payload, standard equipment | Fuel tank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current model. BMW lists 2026 and 2027. | 269 kg | 485 kg | 216 kg (476 lb) | 30 l | BMW Motorrad Australia: technical data BMW Motorrad India: technical data |
The R 1300 GS Adventure weighs 269 kg unladen, 32 kg more than the R 1300 GS at 237 kg. Its permitted total weight is 485 kg, 20 kg more than the 465 kg of the R 1300 GS. Payload is 216 kg, 12 kg less. The Adventure has a 30 l fuel tank and the R 1300 GS has a 19 l tank.
Side carriers
| Side carrier | Manufacturer | Fitment | Carrier weight | Price | Compatible cases | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removable PRO side carrier | SW-MOTECH | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (24-) | 4.6 kg (10.1 lb) | $390.00 | SW-MOTECH cases. Adapter kits for other brands. | SW-MOTECH USA: product page |
| PLO5146MK PL ONE-FIT, Monokey | GIVI | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (25 > 26) | Not listed | Not listed | Monokey side cases and Canyon bags, 18 mm. The 07RKIT converts it to Rapid Release. | GIVI UK: product page |
SW-MOTECH and GIVI do not list a maximum load per side on these product pages.