BMW Motorrad Announces 2013 R 1200 GS Pricing

BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the all-new liquid-cooled 2013 R 1200 GS. The next generation flat twin enduro will have a base MSRP of $15,800. It will be available for purchase through authorized BMW Motorrad dealers in March.

The base model comes equipped with:

•    Integral ABS (disengageable)
•    Aluminum engine guard
•    Center stand
•    Power accessory socket
•    White turn signal lenses
•    LED rear light
•    On-board computer
•    Height adjustable rider seat, front and back
•    Longitudinally adjustable passenger seat
•    Stepless adjustable windshield
•    Pillion rider foot rests removable for off-road riding

The Standard Package (offered at an MSRP of $16,600) includes base equipment as well as:
•    Heated grips
•    Cruise control
•    Saddle bag mounts

The Premium Package (offered at an MSRP of $17,990) includes base equipment as well as:

• A Touring Package (priced at $1,450) featuring

Dynamic ESA
On-board computer pro
GPS preparation
Chrome exhaust
Heated grips
Hand protection
Saddle bag mounts

• Active Package (priced at $740) featuring

Enduro ASC and riding modes
Cruise control

The Premium Plus Package (offered at an MSRP of $18,870) includes base equipment as well as:
• Comfort package (priced at $620) featuring

Heated grips
TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor)
Hand protection
Saddle bag mounts

• Dynamic package (priced at $2,100) featuring

Enduro ASC and riding modes
Dynamic ESA
LED headlight
On-board computer pro
GPS preparation

• Cruise control ($350)

The 2013 R 1200 GS is offered in four colors: Fire Blue, Racing Red, Thunder Gray Metallic and Alpine White.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.