BMW R 1300 GS payload, permitted total weight and side carrier fitment
BMW lists a payload of 228 kg (502 lb) for the R 1300 GS with standard equipment. Unladen weight is 237 kg, road ready and fully fueled. Permitted total weight is 465 kg. SW-MOTECH and GIVI list 3 side carriers for this model.
- Manufacturer
- BMW
- Model
- R 1300 GS
- Type
- adventure
- Payload
- 228 kg (502 lb), with standard equipment
- Unladen weight
- 237 kg, road ready and fully fueled
- Permitted total weight
- 465 kg
- Fuel tank
- 19 l
- Model year
- Current model (2026 and 2027)
- Side carriers listed
- 3, 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. | 237 kg | 465 kg | 228 kg (502 lb) | 19 l | BMW Motorrad Australia: technical data BMW Motorrad Canada: technical data BMW Motorrad USA: technical data |
BMW measures payload with standard equipment. The unladen weight already includes fuel, so the 228 kg covers the rider, a passenger, luggage and accessories added after the factory. The SW-MOTECH PRO side carrier weighs 5.0 kg, which is 2.2% of the payload.
Side carriers
| Side carrier | Manufacturer | Fitment | Carrier weight | Price | Compatible cases | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO side carrier (B-Ware listing), black | SW-MOTECH | BMW R 1300 GS (23-) | 5.0 kg (11.1 lb) | $259.00 and $370.00 are both shown. Out of stock. | SW-MOTECH cases. Other cases fit with adapter kits. GIVI Trekker Dolomiti, GIVI Monokey and AERO ABS are listed. | SW-MOTECH USA: product page |
| PLO5143MK PL ONE-FIT, Monokey | GIVI | BMW R 1300 GS (24 > 26) | Not listed | $356.40 at GIVI USA | Monokey side cases (Trekker, Trekker Alaska, Dolomiti, XL09) and Canyon bags. Also mounts with the original side-case fitting, 18 mm. | GIVI UK: product page GIVI USA: product page |
| PLOS5143CAM PL ONE-FIT, contoured right side | GIVI | BMW R 1300 GS (24 > 26) | Not listed | Not listed | Trekker Outback Evo cases and Canyon Cam-Side bags. The right side takes only OBKEVS33, OBKEVS40 and GRT727. Not compatible with the original side-case fitting. | GIVI UK: product page |
SW-MOTECH and GIVI do not list a maximum load per side on these product pages.