Touratech plans to leave no BMW GS undressed. As any GS owner will tell you, the German accessory company has something for everyone. And they just announced 23 accessories for the 2024 R 1300 GS. Some are brand new for this bike or re-configured, some are existing universal items.
R 1300 GS Only
When BMW changes a model as radically as they did their flagship GS companies scramble to custom fit new accessories. Touratech is ready with a quick-release aluminum headlight guard for the 1300’s full-LED headlight ($180.00) and radiator guards to protect those vulnerable cooling elements ($170.00). There’s also a rear splash guard for the owner who wants everything ($70).
Packing Up Touratech Style
Touratech’s luggage hasn’t changed, but fitment to the new bike no doubt has. Each of their luggage packages below includes racks to fit the R 1300 GS.
Touratech’s Zega hard luggage line includes three pannier variations waiting to be loaded up and ridden away on an R 1300 GS. First, the Zega Mundo boxes and rack ($1250.00) are the least expensive for two 31-, 38-, or 45-liter panniers.
Second up is the Zega Pro Pannier system ($1500.00), in the same sizes. They add some nice features like corner protection.
Touratech’s top-line is the Evo system, with every pannier feature one can imagine. The Evo package, once again in 31-, 38-, and 45-liter sizes ($1939.00). Ask nice, and Touratech might mix and match the pannier sizes for you.
The Softer Side
When there’s more gear than pannier space, it’s time to strap on some soft luggage. The Touratech Extreme Waterproof Expandable Passenger Seat Bag ($380.00) adds up to 18 liters of storage and fastens right behind the pilot to better center the weight. It could even serve as a backrest. 
Its partner is the Expandable Tail Rack Bag ($250.00), for another 12 liters.
Pannier tops become exterior luggage carriers with the addition of Touratech Extreme Waterproof Pannier Lid Bags ($220.00), which hold 10 liters each.
But by far the simplest way to add a quick 50 liters of cargo to your GS is the Extreme Waterproof Dry Bag ($160.00). 
There’s still no handier place for oft-needed gear and sundries than a tank bag. Touratech’s Waterproof Tank Bag ($380.00) expands from 14 to 22 liters, and includes a full-sized waterproof map pocket. And don’t forget a tank bag–Touratech’s expands as required.
Defense by Touratech
Most riders find the money spent on motorcycle protection is worth the cost the first time their bike takes a dirt bath or bangs into a rock. Touratech offers protection for the GS’s soft underbelly in the form of a sturdy skid plate ($490.00).
Up top, their stainless steel Upper Crash Bars ($490.00) are designed to prevent damage to the radiator and plastics.
Likewise, Touratech’s Engine Crash Bars ($490.00) mate to the upper ones to defend the exposed valve covers.
Finally, riders who outfitted their R 1300 GS with the OEM lower crash bars, might consider beefing them up with Touratech’s Crash Bar Reinforcement Kit ($300.00).
You can find all this and more at Touratech USA. If you’re not in the US, go to the main Touratech site.
Read more: 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Debut
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