BMW K 1300 S (2013)

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The BMW K 1300 S is a sports touring motorcycle released in 2013, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1298cc and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and equipped with electronic fuel injection and digital motor electronics with integrated knock control. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive.

The frame is a bridge frame made of aluminum and designed to bear the engine’s load. The steering head angle is 60.4o, and the trail is 104.4 mm / 4.1″. The front suspension is a BMW Motorrad Duolever with a central spring strut, while the rear suspension is a cast aluminum single swingarm with BMW Motorrad and spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment. The front brakes are two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 265mm disc with a two-piston caliper.

The motorcycle’s dimensions are as follows: a length of 2182 mm / 85.9″, a width of 905 mm / 35.6″ (including the mirrors), and a height of 1221 mm / 48.0″ (excluding the mirrors). The seat height is 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (790 mm / 31.1 in with low seat), and the dry weight is 228 kg / 503 lbs. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 19 L / 5.0 US gal, with an average fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100 km or 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg.

Additionally, the BMW K 1300 S has impressive acceleration, with a standing 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph. The motorcycle also has various other acceleration times and quarter-mile times available, along with exceptional handling and braking.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1300 S

Year: 2013


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)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Exhaust management: Fully controlled three-way catalyst
Lubrication: Dry 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: 6.00 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length: 2182 mm / 85.9″Width (incl. morrors): 905 mm / 35.6″ Height (excl. mirrors): 1221 mm / 48.0″
Wheelbase: 1585 mm / 62.4″
Seat Height: 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in)

Dry Weight: 228 kg / 503 lbs
Wet Weight: 254 kg / 550 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg
Standing 0 – 100 km/h: 2.9 sec
Standing 0 – 140 km/h: 4.3 sec
Standing 0 – 200 km/h: 7.8 sec
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.0 sec
Acceleration 60 – 100 km/h: 3.3 sec
Acceleration 60 – 140 km/h: 6.5 sec
Acceleration 100 – 140 km/h: 3.2 sec
Acceleration 140 – 180 km/h: 3.4 sec
Top Speed: 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph

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