The BMW K 1300GT is a 2010 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 1298 cc and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The motorcycle is liquid cooled and has electronic fuel injection with a digital motor electronics system. It has a maximum power of 127 kW and a maximum torque of 140 Nm, with a 6-speed transmission and a final drive that is shaft gear. The motorcycle has front and rear suspension, with BMW Motorrad Duolever and central spring strut, and cast aluminum single swingarm with BMW Motorrad, respectively. It also has front and rear brakes, Rim dimensions of 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17, a wet weight of 255 kg, and a fuel capacity of 19 L. The average fuel consumption is 6.2 L/100 km, and the top speed is 252.2 km/h. The standing 1/4 Mile is 11.4 seconds. The motorcycle has received positive reviews from Motorcycle and Motorcycle USA.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1300GT
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 820 – 840 mm / 32.3 – 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 – 32.3 in) |
| Wet Weight | 255 kg / 562 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 1/4 Mile | 11.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph |
| Reviews | Motorcycle / Motorcycle USA |
