BMW Announces Intelligent Emergency Call Update to 2024 Models

[Hugh Janus]

BMW’s Intelligent Emergency Call button layout. (BMW/)

BMW has revealed the first of its 2024-spec motorcycle models for the US market: adding a selection of new colors and option packages and introducing a new Intelligent Emergency Call feature to selected bikes.

We’re going to have to wait a little longer for the reveal of entirely new models, led by the highly anticipated R 1300 GS that’s confirmed to be coming at an unveiling in Berlin September 28. In the meantime, BMW has announced the 2024 versions of the CE 04 and C 400 GT scooters, the G 310 range, the F 900 R and XR, R 1250, R 18, S 1000 R and RR, M 1000 R and RR, and K 1600 lines.

The standout technical update is the Intelligent Emergency Call system, which will be standard on the 2024 R 1250 range, R 18 B and Transcontinental, S 1000 R and RR, and the CE 04. Buyers of the F 900 R and XR will be able to add the same system as an extra-cost option. It features a red “SOS” button on the left-hand bar end, protected by a flip-up cover. When pressed, it places a call to BMW Motorrad Connected Services, putting you in touch with an agent who can contact emergency services if needed. It also works automatically if the bike falls over or sensors detect a crash.

We’ll list the new model updates and colors below, but the list of changes is perhaps more notable for the models that aren’t included than for those that are. Anything that isn’t getting bold new colors for next year is probably set for more substantial updates. Some we know about. The R 1300 GS, of course, but also the upcoming M 1000 XR, which was previewed with a demo run at the Isle of Man TT a few weeks ago, and the new R nineT range that’s also been teased already. Others are more mysterious. The F 850 GS and F 750 GS are missing from this batch of minor updates, for instance. Given the existence of the F 900 R and XR, each with an upscaled, 895cc version of the parallel twin that’s used (in 853cc form) in the F 850 and 750 models, it wouldn’t be a huge leap of logic to suggest the GS models will benefit from the same engine soon. Also missing from this batch of revisions is the S 1000 XR. With the launch of the M 1000 XR due soon it’s possible that the lower-powered S version will share some of its improvements.

Other changes, model by model, for 2024 include new colors and updated prices. We’ll begin with the CE 04, which remains BMW’s only all-electric offering. It gains a new Imperial Blue Metallic color with the optional Avantgarde package, alongside the carried-over Light White for the base version, and with all variants gaining the Intelligent Emergency Call for an MSRP that starts at $12,195. Moving along the scooter range, the gas-powered C 400 GT gets the same Imperial Blue color in its Style Exclusive pack and starts at $8,295.

2024 BMW CE 04 electric scooter in Imperial Blue. (BMW/)

2024 BMW C 400 GT also in Imperial Blue. (BMW/)

The $4,995 G 310 R gets a new Racing Blue Metallic color option for the Style Sport scheme instead of the previous white/blue combination, while the Style Passion version switches the previous Racing Red for a new Granite Gray Metallic. The $5,695 G 310 GS Style Rallye gains Racing Red paint for 2024. Neither bike has any technical changes.

2024 BMW G 310 R in Racing Blue Metallic. (BMW/)

2024 BMW G 310 GS in Racing Red. (BMW/)

In the F 900 range, the F 900 R and XR get the Intelligent Emergency Call feature as an extra-cost option, and the F 900 R’s options packages have been revised. The $8,995 F 900 R’s Select Package of heated grips and keyless start has been dropped, with the same extras rolled into the Premium Package instead. The Premium Package also gains a long-lasting M Endurance chain and ABS Pro, but loses cruise control, adaptive headlight, Headlight Pro, the centerstand, GPS preparation, saddlebag mounts, and tire pressure monitoring. The R’s Style Sport color gets new graphics, while a new Triple Black version replaces the old Style Exclusive. For the F 900 XR, the remaining changes are limited to color tweaks, with updated graphics and a new shade of blue.

2024 BMW F 900 R. (BMW/)

2024 BMW F 900 XR. (BMW/)

Tweaks to the R 18 range, aside from the addition of the new standard-fit Intelligent Emergency Call feature, are largely limited to color tweaks. The base R 18, starting at $14,995, gets a new Velvet Green Metallic instead of white for the Option 719 version. There are also small changes to the color options on the $17,995 R 18 Classic, and the new R 18 Roctane is added to the range at $18,695. The R 18 B, starting at $19,945, gets the option of a new Racing Blue Metallic paint scheme as well as a new, black Option 719 color, while the range-topping, $23,995 R 18 Transcontinental also gains the Racing Blue option, and the Option 719 version, carrying a $2,999 premium, is white for 2024.

2024 BMW R 18 in Option 719 Velvet Green. (BMW/)

2024 BMW R 18 Classic. (BMW/)

2024 BMW R 18 B in Option 719 Black. (BMW/)

2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental Option 719 White. (BMW/)

With the confirmed launch of the R 1300 GS later this year, the clock is sure to be ticking for the remaining R 1250 models, but for 2024 the R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 RT, and R 1250 GS Adventure are staying in the range, all gaining the Intelligent Emergency Call as standard. Colors are largely unchanged, except for the R 1250 GS Adventure Style Rallye scheme, which switches from white/red/blue to Racing Blue Metallic for 2024. There are also changes to the options packages for the R 1250 R. Its Premium Package gains Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, and Ride Modes Pro, but loses the earlier version’s cruise control and tire pressure monitor. Tire pressure monitoring will still be offered as a stand-alone option though.

2024 BMW R 1250 GS in Racing Blue Metallic. (BMW/)

2024 BMW R 1250 RT in white. (BMW/)

On the $14,295 S 1000 R and $18,295 S 1000 RR, the Intelligent Emergency Call feature is added as standard, but there are no color changes apart from revised graphics on the M Motorsport variants and the Style Passion red version of the S 1000 RR. The M 1000 RR and M 1000 R both gain a new Ultimate Care break-in service as part of their package.

Finally, there’s the K 1600 range of six-cylinder machines, which all get the Intelligent Emergency Call system. The base K 1600 GT, starting at $24,295, also gets a subtly different Havana Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic paint scheme in its $3,795 Option 719 package, as does the $27,295-up K 1600 GTL. There are no color changes to the $22,945 K 1600 B or the $28,130 K 1600 Grand America, but BMW notes that the Option 719 versions (costing an extra $3,999) will end production on October 31, 2023, perhaps a hint that those packages will be changing by the time we actually get into 2024.

2024 BMW K 1600 GT in Option 719 Havana Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic. (BMW/)

2024 BMW K 1600 GTL also in Option 719 Havana Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic. (BMW/)

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[Buckster]

This is excellent.

[Pedro]

Metallic blue gs with white frame might be pretty, but I would rather buy a lw miles usef 1200 gs or rt than a 1300. My bmw guy is looking forward to a new HP2 sort of thing, and that’s what I’m curious about too. I would rather it had my engine in it but still I really am curious about it.

[Buckster]

I would press that button as soon as I got home.