BMW K 1300 R (2012)

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The BMW K 1300 R (2012) is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder engine and a 1298cc capacity. It has a compression ratio of 13.0:1, a liquid-cooled cooling system, and electronic fuel injection with integrated knock control. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 127 kW / 173 hp at 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft at 8250 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a final drive with a shaft gear ratio. The frame is a bridge frame made of aluminum that is load-bearing. The front suspension is BMW Motorrad Duolever with a central spring strut, and the rear suspension is a cast aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad. The front brakes are two 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 265mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The wheels are cast aluminum, and the motorcycle has a dry weight of 217 kg / 478 lbs and a fuel capacity of 19 L / 5.0 US gal. The consumption average is 6.2 L/100 km or 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg. The standing 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time is 2.9 sec, and the top speed is 265.8 km/h / 165.2 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1300 R

Year: 2012


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

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