BMW K 1300 S: review, history, specs

Class: sport
Production: November 2007 – September 2015
Predecessor: BMW K1200S
Related: BMW K1300R

BMW K 1300 S (Europe, USA), 2007-2015

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeDecember 2007 – September 2015Name: BMW K1300S
Model code: K40
Parts Catalog Code: 0508
USANovember 2007 – September 2015Name: BMW K1300S
Model code: K40
Parts Catalog Code: 0509

Electronic equipment BMW K1300S (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 K1300S: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2196 mm / 86,5 in
Overall width905 mm / 35,6 in
Overall height1221 mm / 48,1 in
Seat height820 mm / 31,1 in

790 mm / 32,3 in – low seat
Wheelbase1585 mm / 62,4 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight254 kg / 560 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Aluminum bridge frame with load-bearing engine
Front suspension, travelBMW Duolever, 125 mm / 4,9 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size190/55 ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (Integral ABS-II)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-II)
Fuel capacity19,0 l / 5,0 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption6,72 l / 100 km (35 mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement4-cylinders in-line transverse
Bore & Stroke80,0 x 64,3 mm
Displacement1293 cm³ (78,9 cu in)
Compression ratio13.0:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power175,0 hp (129,0 kW) / 9250 rpm
Max. torque140,0 Nm (14,2 kg-m) / 8250 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)2,79 sec.2
Top speed281 km/h (174,5 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, Bosch BMS-K
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


2.294
1.789
1.458
1.240
1.094
0.971
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS-K+
AlternatorThree-phase alternator with integrated, fully electronic voltage regulator, 580W
Battery capacity12V-14Ah

Images


BMW K1300S: images, gallery.

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Videos


BMW K1300S: video.

Manuals


BMW K1300S: documentation.

Links

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1300S (06/2009), Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1300S (06/2009), 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1300S (06/2009), Top speed