Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
I can't find a 5w40 recommendation for this vehicle in ROW (Europe, UK, Australia).
True, but 15w40 is acceptable in Australia.
To the OP, see UOA section for a run in my 2018 GS 350 on 5w40 Valvoline MST. Not a long run but did very well. I wouldn't hesitate to use your 5w40 in your GS.