BMW K 1300 R

The BMW K 1300 R is the manufacturer BMW motorcycle and is manufactured in Spandau since 2009 at the BMW plant in Berlin. The naked bike is technically almost identical to the BMW K 1300 S, except full fairing and with a higher handlebar. The successor to the BMW K 1200 R was presented on 7 October 2008 at the Intermot in Munich the press.

Specifications

Drive

The liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine produced from 1293 cc capacity is rated at 127 kW ( 173 hp) at an engine speed of 9250 min -1 and a maximum torque of 140 Nm at 8250 min -1. The transversely mounted inline engine has four valves per cylinder. The four cylinders have a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 64.3 mm. The four-stroke engine has a compression ratio of 13:1.

Chassis

The chassis consists of a bridge frame of aluminum and a co-supporting engine ends. The front wheel is run by a Duolever with central spring strut and 115 mm spring travel. The rear wheel is performed by a cast aluminum swingarm with Paralever and 135 mm of travel. The front tires are 120/70 ZR 17 and rear 180/55 ZR 17 Fuel tank capacity 19.0 liters, of which 4.0 liters reserve. The dry weight is 217 kg and the unladen weight of 243 kg.

Powertrain

The power is transmitted via a multi-plate clutch in oil bath, a Constant mesh six-speed transmission and a shaft drive. At the front, a delayed double disc brake with 320 mm diameter rear disc with a 265 mm diameter. An optional pre-existing, semi- integral anti lock braking system regulates the braking system. The average fuel consumption is 5.8 liters of premium petrol per 100 km at a speed of 120 km / h Features include a digital engine electronics (BMS -K) with electronic fuel injection, integrated knock control and fuel cut.

The bike accelerates in 2.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 270 km / h

Finishes

The K 1300 R is available in two finishes:

Reviews

" Externally, not much to notice the change in R. Light retouching on plastic make the appearance a little crisper and sportier. Where, despite all the technical modifications apply: A miracle machine is the K 1300 R is not. A motorcycle, sets the characters, anyway. "

"Even in tight sport mode that best suits the research Highway burning, requires the BMW active participation by the pilot, he wants the K 1300 exorcise the Bull mind. Although suggested by the extremely handy ContiSportAttack willing give in, but at elevated pressure on the front wheel, the K is so visibly nervous. At the same time you can feel in the handlebars, the mass of the large motorcycle is saying. , The BMW pushes outward "