BMW K1300S

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
BMW K1300S
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2008-2016
PredecessorBMW K1200S
ClassSport bike
Engine1,293 cc (78.9 cu in) inline four
Bore / stroke80.0 mm × 64.3 mm (3.15 in × 2.53 in)
Compression ratio13:1
Top speed174.5 mph (280.8 km/h)[1]
Power175 hp (130 kW) (claimed)[2]
146.9 hp (109.5 kW) (rear wheel)[3]
151.9 hp (113.3 kW) (rear wheel)[1]
Torque103 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 typeBridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
SuspensionFront Duolever Electronically adjustable with ESA II
Rear Paralever Electronically adjustable with ESA II
BrakesFront Dual Brembo calipers four-piston
Rear Brembo caliper two-piston
Tires120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3,190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3
Rake, trail29.6°, 4.1 in (100 mm)
Wheelbase62.4 in (1,580 mm)
DimensionsL: 2,180 mm (86.0 in)
W: 900 mm (35.6 in)
H: 1,220 mm (48.0 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight503 lb (228 kg) (dry)
569 lb (258 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity19 L; 4.2 imp gal (5.0 US gal)
The top of the Duolever suspension

Production ended in 2016.

References

  1. "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-15, retrieved April 23, 2016 open access
  2. "BMW MOTORRAD USA". BMW. 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016. open access
  3. Carrithers, Tim (March 15, 2011). "BMW K1300S vs. Honda VFR1200F vs. Kawasaki Concours14 vs. Triumph Sprint GT". Motorcyclist. Retrieved April 22, 2016. open access
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