The BMW R 1300 GS is an Adventure motorcycle capable of everything from long-distance highway touring to gravel roads and serious off-road riding.
That is why choosing the right tires to match your riding style is extremely important.
For 2026, we have rounded up some of the most interesting Adventure tires for the R 1300 GS, covering everything from “Road / Adventure Touring / to Serious Off-Road” riding.
Tire sizes for BMW R 1300 GS / R 1250 GS / Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Front: 120/70 R19 | Rear: 170/60 R17
29TIRE divides the options into three main categories: Road Tires, Adventure / Mixed-Surface Tires, and Off-Road Tires.
So, which tires should you choose for the R 1300 GS?
If you ride almost entirely on paved roads
A41 / Anakee Road / TOURANCE NEXT 2 / SCORPION Trail III / A1
If you mainly ride on paved roads with occasional gravel sections
AT41 / Anakee Adventure / Anakee Adventure 2 / Mitas ADV-2 / A3
If you want a more balanced option for both paved roads and dirt
Mitas E-07+ or ENDURO TRAIL+
If you are serious about Off-Road riding and mainly tackle dirt, rocks, and mud
AX41 / Anakee Wild / KAROO 4 / ENDURO TRAIL-XT+
An Adventure Touring tire designed primarily for road use.
Its strengths include straight-line stability, confident handling on dry roads, and strong wet-weather performance.
A good choice for R 1300 GS riders who mainly travel on paved roads, ride long distances, and want good tire longevity.
A Scrambler-style tire featuring a semi-classic tread appearance while delivering more road-oriented performance than the AX41.
It suits riders who want an Adventure/Scrambler look without regularly tackling demanding off-road terrain.
When fitting it to an R 1300 GS, make sure to check the tire size, Speed Rating, and vehicle approval/specification before installation.
One of the Road Adventure options that closely matches the character of the R 1300 GS.
It stands out for stability, braking performance, wet grip, and cornering performance, supported by its high-silica compound technology.
Most importantly, Metzeler offers a BMW R 1300 GS OE Specification in 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes.
A road-focused Adventure tire designed for riders who primarily use their GS on paved roads.
It focuses on stability, comfort, and wet-road grip, making it suitable for long-distance Touring as well as everyday riding.
An Adventure Touring tire with a distinctly Sport Touring character.
It delivers responsive handling, confident cornering, and strong dry and wet grip through a high-silica compound
and a Multi-Compound rear tire design.
It is ideal for GS riders who enjoy twisty roads and faster road riding while still wanting the ability to handle occasional light gravel roads.
A Radial Touring tire for riders who primarily use their R 1300 GS on paved roads,
rated at approximately 90% On-Road / 10% Off-Road.
Its wide and deep tread grooves help evacuate water, while the large contact area provides improved grip on paved surfaces.
The tread pattern is designed to help reduce irregular or stepped wear, while the construction emphasizes strength and durability.
Positioned at approximately 80% Road / 20% Off-Road.
Its block-style tread gives it a more adventurous appearance than the A41 while maintaining good stability and road performance.
It also delivers strong wet grip and braking performance, making it suitable for Touring riders whose routes occasionally include gravel roads.
An Adventure tire designed to balance paved-road performance with light off-road capability.
It is suitable for long-distance journeys involving paved roads, gravel, and relatively mild natural trails.
A versatile choice for riders who want one set of tires capable of handling a wide variety of routes.
A new-generation model launched globally in January 2026, positioned at approximately 80% Road / 20% Off-Road.
Michelin has improved areas such as road noise, tire longevity, and Wet Grip compared with the previous Anakee Adventure.
It has been developed to cover motorcycles such as the BMW R 1250/1300 GS, making it one of the new Adventure tires worth watching in 2026.
A 70% Road / 30% Off-Road tire designed for riders who still spend most of their time on paved roads but want increased capability on dirt and gravel.
It uses a Chevron-style tread pattern and a high-silica compound to improve Wet Grip, combined with a construction designed to
provide stability during high-speed Touring.
It is well suited to Adventure Touring trips that combine paved roads with gravel and rocky surfaces.
One of Mitas' well-known Adventure tire lines, positioned at approximately 60% Road / 40% Off-Road.
Its large tread blocks provide strong traction on gravel and dirt while still delivering good performance on paved roads.
For 2026, it is important to note that the original E-07+ has been replaced by the ENDURO TRAIL+ name.
The newer version is based on the E-07+ platform while offering improved road performance.
An All-Terrain tire for Adventure Touring riders who want to ride both paved and unpaved roads,
positioned at approximately 80% On-Road / 20% Off-Road.
It uses a road-tire-style steel belt construction to provide stability and support high-speed riding.
Its Nano Silica compound helps improve wet-road grip, while the block-style tread provides greater gravel-road capability than the CM-A1.
A more off-road-focused tire positioned by Bridgestone at approximately 40% Road / 60% Off-Road.
Its large tread blocks and wide spacing are designed to generate traction on dirt and off-road surfaces.
It is suitable for R 1300 GS riders who are reducing their paved-road usage and want greater off-road capability than the AT41.
An Adventure tire positioned at approximately 50% Road / 50% Off-Road.
Its Knobby-style tread is designed to generate traction on dirt, gravel, and natural trails while remaining capable of connecting those routes via paved roads.
It is suitable for riders who use their GS for genuine Adventure riding rather than primarily for road Touring.
An Adventure / Maxi Enduro tire focused on off-road capability while maintaining predictable road handling.
Its Scoop-shaped tread blocks help generate traction and clear dirt or mud,
while the tire construction is designed to support heavy Adventure motorcycles.
A more serious off-road tire positioned at approximately 20% Road / 80% Off-Road.
Its deep, widely spaced tread blocks are designed to dig into dirt, mud, rocks, and demanding gravel surfaces.
It is best suited to an R 1300 GS that has been specifically set up for Adventure / Off-Road riding rather than a motorcycle used on paved roads every day.
Ultimately, there is no single “best tire” for the BMW R 1300 GS because every tire is designed for a different type of riding.
The most important factor is to choose a tire that matches the actual proportion of road and off-road riding you do.
The more off-road-oriented the tread pattern becomes, the more its road feel, noise level, stability, and overall behavior on paved surfaces will differ from a dedicated road-oriented tire.
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