The BMW K 1300 S is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1298cc. It has a compression ratio of 13.0:1 and is liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 127 kW at 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm at 8250 rpm. Its transmission has six speeds and a final drive of a shaft. The motorcycle features a bridge frame made of aluminum and load-bearing engine. The BMW Motorrad Duolever and Paralever provide front suspension, while the motorcycle uses a cast aluminum single swing arm with hydraulic adjustment for the rear suspension. Brakes are operated through a hydraulic system with two 320mm discs and a single 265mm disc. The motorcycle features cast aluminum wheels and runs on a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 rear tire. The motorcycle measures 2182mm in length with a width of 905mm and a height of 1221mm. Its seat height measures 820mm and its dry weight is 228kg while its wet weight is 254kg. Its fuel capacity is 19L, and its consumption average is 5.7L/100km. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 276.6 km/h or 171.9 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1300 S
| 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) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst |
| Lubrication | Dry 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 | 6.00 x 17″ |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2182 mm / 85.9″Width (incl. morrors): 905 mm / 35.6″ Height (excl. mirrors): 1221 mm / 48.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62.4″ |
| Seat Height | 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in) |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 254 kg / 550 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.7 L/100 km 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg |
| Standing 0 – 100 km/h | 2.9 sec |
| Standing 0 – 140 km/h | 4.3 sec |
| Standing 0 – 200 km/h | 7.8 sec |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.0 sec |
| Acceleration 60 – 100 km/h | 3.3 sec |
| Acceleration 60 – 140 km/h | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 100 – 140 km/h | 3.2 sec |
| Acceleration 140 – 180 km/h | 3.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph |
