BMW K1300S

BMW K1300S
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad
Production 2008-2016
Predecessor BMW K1200S
Class Sport bike
Engine 1,293 cc (78.9 cu in) inline four
Bore / stroke 80.0 mm × 64.3 mm (3.15 in × 2.53 in)
Compression ratio 13:1
Top speed 174.5 mph (280.8 km/h)[1]
Power 175 hp (130 kW) (claimed)[2]
146.9 hp (109.5 kW) (rear wheel)[3]
151.9 hp (113.3 kW) (rear wheel)[1]
Torque >103 lb·ft (140 N·m) (claimed)
89.6 lb·ft (121.5 N·m) (rear wheel)
91.6 lb·ft (124.2 N·m) (rear wheel)[1]
Frame type Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Suspension Front Duolever Electronically adjustable with ESA II
Rear Paralever Electronically adjustable with ESA II
Brakes Front Dual Brembo calipers four-piston
Rear Brembo caliper two-piston
Tires 120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3,190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3
Rake, trail 29.6°, 4.1 in (100 mm)
Wheelbase 62.4 in (1,580 mm)
Dimensions L: 2,180 mm (86.0 in)
W: 900 mm (35.6 in)
H: 1,220 mm (48.0 in)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight 503 lb (228 kg) (dry)
569 lb (258 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity 19 l; 4.2 imp gal (5.0 US gal)
The top of the Duolever suspension

The BMW K1300S is a motorcycle introduced in October 2008. It Replaced the outgoing K1200S which had been in production since September 2004. The K1300S features an increase in engine capacity of 136cc over the K1200S, an increase in power to 175 hp (130 kW), newly styled fairings and a new exhaust system. Motorcyclist tested a quarter mile time of 10.62 sec. @ 133.03 mph.

BMW K1300S front view

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, retrieved April 23, 2016
  2. "BMW MOTORRAD USA". BMW. 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  3. Carrithers, Tim (March 15, 2011). "BMW K1300S vs. Honda VFR1200F vs. Kawasaki Concours14 vs. Triumph Sprint GT". Motorcyclist. Retrieved April 22, 2016.


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