The BMW K 1300 R is a sport touring motorcycle that was introduced in 2009. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1298 cc and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The bike is equipped with electronic fuel injection and a wet sump lubrication system. It has a maximum power output of 127 kW at 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm at 8250 rpm. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The frame is made of aluminum and is load-bearing. The bike also has BMW Motorrad Duolever front suspension and cast aluminum single swingarm rear suspension. It has two 320mm front brakes and one 265mm rear brake, and is equipped with cast aluminum wheels. The bike has a length of 2228mm, a width of 856mm (including mirrors), and a height of 1095 mm (excluding mirrors). It has a dry weight of 217kg and a wet weight of 243kg. The fuel tank capacity is 19L and the average consumption is 6.2L/100km. Reviews have compared the BMW K 1300 R to the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King. The bike has impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 265.8 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1300 R
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53″ |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator, 580W |
| Battery | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 |
| Frame | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.4o |
| Trail | 104.4 mm / 4.1″ |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Front Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3″ |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
| Front Rim | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Rear Rim | 5.50 x 17″ |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2228 mm / 87.7″Width (incl. morrors): 856 mm / 33.7″ Height (excl. mirrors): 1095 mm / 43.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62.4″ |
| Seat Height | 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in) |
| Dry Weight | 217 kg / 478 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 243 kg / 536 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg |
| Standing 0 – 100 km/h | 2.9 sec |
| Standing 0 – 150 km/h | 4.9 sec |
| Standing 0 – 200 km/h | 7.9 sec |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 265.8 km/h / 165.2 mph |
| Reviews | BMW K 1300 R vs Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King / MCN |
