4 mm aluminum skid plate for BMW R 1300 GS and GS Adventure with 6-point mounting

The installation manual and the LOBOO compatibility reference list the BMW R 1300 GS from 2023 and the R 1300 GS Adventure from 2024, with a dedicated procedure for each. LOBOO specifies that it is not compatible with the R 1200 GS, R 1250 GS, or earlier GS generations.

LOBOO shows the R 1300 RT from 2025 onward in the product images and on its own page, but the installation manual does not include the procedure for this motorcycle, and the compatibility reference does not list it. We are checking with the distributor: if you have an RT, please contact us before ordering.

No. The skid plate is developed using the motorcycle’s original data and mounts to the existing attachment points: remove the factory protection under the engine and its brackets, then fit the three LOBOO brackets in their place, reusing the original screws specified in the manual.

The skid plate, three brackets, six Ø 25 × Ø 8.2 × 11.6 mm spacers, six Ø 25 × Ø 6.5 × 4.5 mm washers, six rubber grommets, six M6 × 25 screws, six M6 clip nuts, two M8 × 25 × 1.25 screws, two M8 washers, threadlocker, and two cable ties, along with the installation manual: 13 items and 41 pieces in total.

The manual specifies 10 N·m for the six M6 × 25 screws of the plate and 18 N·m for the two M8 × 25 screws of the brackets. The screws should be tightened only after all adjustments have been completed, in sequence; the refitted original parts should be tightened to BMW specifications.

In the manual, the two M8 × 25 screws, the M8 washers, and the cable tie appear only in the diagram and steps for the R 1300 GS, where they secure the main bracket. The diagram for the R 1300 GS Adventure does not show them. If you have any questions during installation, write to us.

Yes. The skid plate has a hole aligned with the oil drain plug, so the oil change can be done with the skid plate installed.

It weighs 2.83 kg and measures 438.9 mm in width, 553.4 mm in length, and 105.8 mm in profile height. LOBOO specifies that the measurements are taken manually, with a reasonable margin of error.

It is a 4 mm high-strength aluminum alloy sheet, formed as a single piece with welded edges. The surface is treated with black hard anodizing, which, according to LOBOO, improves corrosion and wear resistance.

Each mounting hole has an integrated anti-vibration rubber grommet, which LOBOO says reduces vibration and resonance noise. The manual recommends periodically checking the tightness of the screws.

LOBOO panels state compatibility with Akrapovič front headers. The manufacturer provides no data for other exhaust systems: tell us the exhaust make and model, and we will check before ordering.

The CHB131 mounts at four points, measures 406.9 × 379.1 × 75 mm, weighs 1,662 g, and is installed using the original BMW engine guard mount; in the LOBOO reference, it is listed as discontinued. The CHB151BK is longer (553.4 mm), mounts at six points, and comes with three of its own brackets.

No, they protect different areas: the skid plate shields the lower part of the engine from impacts coming from below, while the crash bars protect the sides in the event of a fall. In LOBOO installation photos, the skid plate is shown on motorcycles that also have crash bars and cylinder guards.

The manual outlines 5 steps for the R 1300 GS and 7 for the R 1300 GS Adventure: removing the standard guard and its brackets, installing the clip nuts and LOBOO brackets, and securing the plate at the six mounting points. The manual includes a QR code linking to the installation video; if you are not familiar with the process, have a workshop install it.