BMW K 1300 R (2009)

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.

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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