Adding more has always been the motto of the BMW engineers responsible for developing the GS Adventure range , and that seems to hit home with the unveiling of the new R1300GS Adventure . The R-series GS Adventure has always been one of the most tech-heavy and visually large motorcycles to come out of the BMW factory in Berlin , but the latest R1300GS Adventure ( GSA ) takes things to a whole new level . Unveiled at BMW Motorrad Days , BMW ’ s annual gathering of fans set in the stunning alpine hills of Garmisch-Partenkirchen , the new R1300GSA has been met with both criticism and love from the motorcycling world . It takes the already large and technologically advanced R1300GS and adds even more tech , a much larger fuel tank , more bodywork and , perhaps most controversially , the option of BMW ’ s new Automated Shift Assistant system which takes the clutch work away from the rider . When it comes to styling , BMW has never been vanilla in its approach , often producing bikes deemed ‘ unique ’ on debut , but quickly grow on the motorcycling world . While it ’ s too soon to know if the new R1300GSA will turn the view of the ( many ) haters online , it is undoubtedly a BMW . “ The appearance of the new BMW R1300GS Adventure is sure to attract attention ,” explains Christof Lischka , Head of BMW Motorrad Development . The big GS is not only visually different from its almost dainty sister , “ Never before have seating comfort , ergonomics and wind and weather protection been so harmoniously combined with precise handling , exceptional suspension comfort and smooth running . The new BMW R1300GS Adventure has set itself the goal of becoming the benchmark for large adventure motorcycles .” It certainly has presence with the R1300GS Adventure weighing in at a hefty 269kg ready to ride . The new X-shaped LED headlight that debuted on the new R1300GS sits proudly at its nose above BMW ’ s latest telelever EVO front suspension system . The GSA has always carried copious amounts of fuel , and the R1300GSA is no different with a