BMW R1300RS 2026 Motorcycle 100 Miles Review Sports Touring Performance Package Auto Shift Assist US

2026 BMW R 1300 RS — 100+ Miles Review Just put a hundred-plus miles on the brand-new 2026 BMW R 1300 RS — fully loaded with both the Performance and Excellence packages. In this review I walk through every part of the bike that matters: engine, acceleration, handling, suspension, braking, ergonomics, seat height, wind protection, build quality, electronics, fuel efficiency, and overall value. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold open + key on 1:09 Engine — 1,300cc boxer twin 1:58 Acceleration — Automated Shift Assistant 2:30 Handling — new sport chassis 3:18 Suspension — Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) 3:48 Braking — Sport Brake + ABS Pro 4:23 Ergonomics — all-day fit 4:55 Seat height — 33.3" Sport High 5:21 Wind protection — adjustable shield 5:46 Build quality — German-engineered aluminum 6:15 Electronics — Ride Modes Pro + ACC 7:02 Fuel efficiency — 45 MPG / ~200 mi range 7:31 Value — the math, package by package 8:19 Verdict Performance Package includes Dark Chrome Headers, Light White, Sport Tires, DesignOption Silencer, Sport suspension, Center Stand, Sport High Seat, Design Option Wheels, Sport Passenger Seat, Engine Spoiler, GPS Preparation. Excellence Package includes Sport Brake, Ride Modes Pro, Automated Shift Assistant,Heated Grips, Headlight Pro, Seat Heating, DSA Dynamic Suspension Adjustment, TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor). Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) comes with “M” & "D" shift mode. In “M” shift mode, the rider changes gear using the footshift lever and can decide when to shift gears. In “D” shift mode, Precisely executed automated gear changes with smooth interruption of traction result in efficient acceleration of the motorcycle and contribute to increased riding stability. 🎬 ABOUT THIS REVIEW Personal first impressions after one ride loop on mixed roads — residential, country, highway. Always test ride a bike yourself before buying; my fit at 5'10" may not match yours. All technical claims cross-checked against BMW's published spec and the owner's manual. 🔗 USEFUL LINKS BMW Motorrad R 1300 RS: https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/mod... BMW Motorrad press kit: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ If this review helped, hit subscribe and like. #BMWR1300RS #SportTouring #MotorcycleReview #BMW #BMWMotorrad #R1300RS #SportTourer #MotorcycleReview #BikeReview #FirstRide #FirstRideReview #100MileReview #BoxerTwin #BoxerEngine #ShiftCam #MotorcycleLife #MotoLife #MotoVlog #MotorcycleVlog #BMWLife #RideBMW #MotorradLife #BMWRiders #2026BMW #2026Models #NewBike #BMW2026 #TouringBike #SportBike #premiummotorcycle