The BMW K 1300 R is a 2011 motorcycle with a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine and a capacity of 1298 cc. It has electronic fuel injection and digital motor electronics with integrated knock control for better performance. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. It features a bridge frame made of aluminum and a load-bearing engine. The front suspension is the BMW Duolever, and the rear has a cast aluminum single swing arm with spring pre-tension and infinite hydraulic adjustment. The brakes consist of two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers in the front and a single 265mm disc with a two-piston caliper in the rear. The motorcycle has cast aluminum wheels, 120/70 ZR17 front tires, and 180/55 ZR17 back tires. The BMW K 1300 R has a standing 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds, and 0-150 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and 0-200 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The motorcycle has a top speed of 265.8 km/h. Reviews of the BMW K 1300 R compare it to the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1300 R
| Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| 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 |