BMW R1300R Superhooligan - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 BMW R1300R Superhooligan is a modern retro roadster designed for riders seeking classic styling with contemporary performance. Its 1,300cc ShiftCam flat-twin engine delivers accessible power and character, while advanced features like Integral ABS Pro provide confident handling. Best known for blending timeless aesthetics with practical everyday usability and spirited riding capability.
2026
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Gearbox | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox |
| Compression Ratio | 13.3 : 1 |
| Capacity | 1,300 cc |
| Engine Type | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Overall Width | 34.0´´ (above mirror) |
| Overall Height | 43.77´´ (without mirror, at unladen weight) |
| Overall Length | 83.7´´ |
| Wheelbase | 59.17´´ |
BMW R1300R Superhooligan dimensions and frame | |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (fully integral braking function, lean angle optimized) |
| Frame | Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track55%
City70%
Cornering82%
Daily Riding70%
Touring62%
Passenger55%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike suits intermediate to experienced riders who want a torquey, characterful naked with a bit of hooligan attitude in its tuning and stance. |
| Purpose | Built as a punchy, boxer-powered street naked, it favors spirited road riding, backroad carving, and light urban duty over dedicated long-distance touring or off-road use. |
| Rider Fit | The flat-twin layout keeps weight low and centered, making the bike feel more manageable at a stop and in tight maneuvers than its size might suggest, though its length and width are still substantial for shorter riders. |
| Character | It has a raw, torque-driven personality shaped by the boxer engine's low-end pull and the ShiftCam system's broad, flexible power delivery, with a stripped-down, muscular street-fighter attitude. |
| Not Ideal For | It's not the right choice for riders seeking a dedicated off-road machine, a plush long-haul tourer, or a lightweight beginner-friendly commuter. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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