Perfect Fitment Guide
BMW
R 1300 GS
Best Tyres for BMW R 1300 GS
Explore premium adventure and touring tyres for the BMW R 1300 GS in 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes.
Overview
About BMW R 1300 GS
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
1,300 cc air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine with BMW ShiftCampower
145 hp @ 7,750 rpmweight
237 kgwheel Type
19-inch front and 17-inch rear aluminium cast wheelstyre Type
Tubeless radialFront Tyre Size
120/70 R19Rear Tyre Size
170/60 R17Recommended Tyres for BMW R 1300 GS
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL/TT Front Tyre
Price₹22,900
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹28,900
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL
Price₹21,300
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL
Price₹28,900
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Metzeler Tourance Next 2 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL
Price₹22,400
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Metzeler Tourance Next 2 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL
Price₹26,400
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Michelin Anakee Wild 120/70 R19 M/C 60R TL/TT Front Tyre
Price₹22,400
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Michelin Anakee Wild 170/60 R17 M/C 72R TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹29,900
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Metzeler KAROO™ 4 Street 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL Front Tyre
Price₹21,990
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Metzeler Karoo™ 4 Street 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL Rear Tyre
Price₹29,990
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL
Price₹19,300
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL
Price₹25,900
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Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- The BMW R 1300 GS is a high-performance adventure motorcycle producing 145 hp and 149 Nm, making tyre grip and stability critical.
- The correct standard tyre sizes are 120/70 R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at the rear.
- The 19-inch front wheel helps provide predictable steering and stability across road and mixed-terrain conditions.
- Adventure tyres can balance highway stability with traction on gravel, dirt and broken roads.
- Strong sidewall and carcass construction can improve durability on rough Indian roads and trails.
- Good wet grip is important for monsoon touring and changing road conditions.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before every long-distance ride.
- Inspect the tread for cuts, cracks, punctures and embedded stones or debris.
- Check both tyres for uneven wear, cupping and abnormal tread patterns.
- Inspect the sidewalls after riding on rocks, potholes or rough terrain.
- Monitor the tread wear indicators and replace tyres when they reach the manufacturer's limit.
- Check wheel balance after tyre replacement or when vibrations develop at speed.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Choose tyres in the manufacturer's recommended 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes.
- Choose road-oriented touring tyres if most of your riding is on highways and paved roads.
- Choose 50/50 adventure tyres if your riding regularly includes gravel, dirt roads and light trails.
- Choose more aggressive adventure tyres if off-road traction is a major priority.
- For long-distance Indian touring, prioritize wet grip, mileage, high-speed stability and load capability.
- Check the tyre's load index and speed rating before purchase.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Incorrect tyre pressure can reduce grip, comfort and tyre life.
- Aggressive off-road riding can cause faster tread and sidewall wear.
- Road-biased tyres may provide limited traction in deep mud, sand or loose terrain.
- Highly aggressive knobby tyres can produce more road noise and faster highway wear.
- Uneven wear or cupping can cause vibration and affect steering confidence.
- Old or hardened rubber can reduce wet-weather grip even when sufficient tread remains.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose the tyre based on your actual riding split between highway, city, gravel and off-road terrain.
- If the R 1300 GS is primarily used for highway touring, a road-biased adventure or sport-touring tyre can provide better mileage, stability and wet grip.
- For regular gravel and trail riding, a 50/50 adventure tyre is a more versatile choice.
- For serious off-road riding, prioritize open tread patterns and stronger off-road traction over outright highway mileage.
- The 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel should always be matched with the correct tyre sizes.
- When replacing tyres, inspect the rims, valves, wheel balance and tyre-pressure sensors where applicable.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The BMW R 1300 GS uses a 120/70 R19 front tyre.
The BMW R 1300 GS uses a 170/60 R17 rear tyre.
The best tyre depends on your riding. Road-biased adventure tyres are ideal for mainly highway touring, while 50/50 adventure tyres are better for riders who regularly combine paved roads with gravel and trails.
Yes. Off-road-oriented adventure tyres are available in the correct 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes. Make sure the selected tyres have appropriate load and speed ratings.
Yes. BMW Motorrad lists 120/70 R19 as the standard front tyre size for the R 1300 GS.
Yes. BMW Motorrad lists 170/60 R17 as the standard rear tyre size for the R 1300 GS.
The BMW R 1300 GS has a 1,300 cc air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine.
The BMW R 1300 GS produces 145 hp at 7,750 rpm and 149 Nm of maximum torque at 6,500 rpm.
Yes. The R 1300 GS is designed as a large adventure-touring motorcycle and combines strong highway performance with suspension travel and equipment suited to mixed-surface touring.