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

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
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.