Class: roadster
Production: November 2007 – July 2015
Predecessor: BMW K1200R
Related: BMW K1300S
Successor: BMW S1000R

History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | November 2007 – July 2015 | Name: BMW K1300R Model code: K43 Parts Catalog Code: 0518 |
| USA | December 2007 – January 2012 | Name: BMW K1300R Model code: K43 Parts Catalog Code: 0519 |
Electronic equipment BMW K1300R (basic & optional):
• Integral ABS-II
• On-board computer
• Heated grips (automatically controlled by the on-board computer)
• ESA-II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
• ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
• TPC (Tire Pressure Control)
• Gear-shift Assist
Specifications
BMW K1300R: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2233 mm / 87,9 in |
| Overall width | 856 mm / 33,7 in |
| Overall height | 1230 mm / 48,4 in |
| Seat height | 820 mm / 31,1 in 790 mm / 32,3 in – low seat |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62,4 in |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 243 kg / 536 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Aluminum bridge frame with load-bearing engine |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Duolever, 125 mm / 4,9 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (Integral ABS-II) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-II) |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,92 l / 100 km (34 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line transverse |
| Bore & Stroke | 80,0 x 64,3 mm |
| Displacement | 1293 cm³ (78,9 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 173,0 hp (127,0 kW) / 9250 rpm |
| Max. torque | 140,0 Nm (14,2 kg-m) / 8250 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 2,8 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 249 km/h (155 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Bosch BMS-K |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.294 1.789 1.458 1.240 1.094 0.971 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-K+ |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator with integrated, fully electronic voltage regulator, 580W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah |
Images
BMW K1300R: images, gallery.



Videos
BMW K1300R: video.
Manuals
BMW K1300R: documentation.
