The BMW K 1300 S is a sports touring motorcycle released in 2013, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1298cc and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and equipped with electronic fuel injection and digital motor electronics with integrated knock control. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive.
The frame is a bridge frame made of aluminum and designed to bear the engine’s load. The steering head angle is 60.4o, and the trail is 104.4 mm / 4.1″. The front suspension is a BMW Motorrad Duolever with a central spring strut, while the rear suspension is a cast aluminum single swingarm with BMW Motorrad and spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment. The front brakes are two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 265mm disc with a two-piston caliper.
The motorcycle’s dimensions are as follows: a length of 2182 mm / 85.9″, a width of 905 mm / 35.6″ (including the mirrors), and a height of 1221 mm / 48.0″ (excluding the mirrors). The seat height is 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (790 mm / 31.1 in with low seat), and the dry weight is 228 kg / 503 lbs. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 19 L / 5.0 US gal, with an average fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100 km or 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg.
Additionally, the BMW K 1300 S has impressive acceleration, with a standing 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph. The motorcycle also has various other acceleration times and quarter-mile times available, along with exceptional handling and braking.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1300 S
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
