2009 BMW K1300GT first ride report

MCN’s Andy Downes is on  the BMW K1300 series launch in Spain with three new bikes being ridden for the first time – the K1300 R naked bike, the faired S and the touring GT model. Andy has just stepped off the new BMW K1300GT after a 60 mile ride and here’s what he has to say.

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‘The updated GT is a brilliant tourer. It’s massive, yes, but it disguises its weight well and simply eats up the miles.

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“The revised engine works brilliantly in this package plus there’s all the creature comforts you’d expect: adjustable screen, optional heated grips and so on – 300-400 miles in a day would be absolutely no problem.

“The key differences over the old model are the uprated engine and the revised ESA II electronically adjustable suspension system and both are a great improvement.”