The BMW K 1300 R is a motorcycle model from 2010 that boasts a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1298 cc. The engine also features DOHC and four valves per cylinder, with a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The bike is cooled by a liquid cooling system and is equipped with electronic fuel injection and Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K). It has a maximum power output of 127 kW / 173 hp at 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft at 8250 rpm, transmitted through a six-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The BMW K 1300 R features a bridge frame and aluminium load-bearing engine, along with BMW Motorrad Duolever and Paralever suspension systems. The bike has a seat height of 820mm/ 32.3 inches and weighs 217 kg / 478 lbs dry or 243 kg / 536 lbs wet. It has a fuel capacity of 19 L / 5.0 US gal and an average fuel consumption of 6.2 L/100 km or 37.9 US mpg. The BMW K 1300 R is known for its impressive acceleration times and top speed, with a standing 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 265.8 km/h / 165.2 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1300 R
| Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
