BMW K 1300 R (2009)

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The BMW K 1300 R is a sport touring motorcycle that was introduced in 2009. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1298 cc and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The bike is equipped with electronic fuel injection and a wet sump lubrication system. It has a maximum power output of 127 kW at 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm at 8250 rpm. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The frame is made of aluminum and is load-bearing. The bike also has BMW Motorrad Duolever front suspension and cast aluminum single swingarm rear suspension. It has two 320mm front brakes and one 265mm rear brake, and is equipped with cast aluminum wheels. The bike has a length of 2228mm, a width of 856mm (including mirrors), and a height of 1095 mm (excluding mirrors). It has a dry weight of 217kg and a wet weight of 243kg. The fuel tank capacity is 19L and the average consumption is 6.2L/100km. Reviews have compared the BMW K 1300 R to the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King. The bike has impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 265.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1300 R

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)
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

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