The interceptor. The patient. Sleek, avant-garde. Do you know of another fantastic cycle with this profile? A cycle that produces such pulling energy with 175 hp that it take the warm out of many a 200 hp bike? But a cycle you can still take out on a fast holiday merely because it has excellent each day suitability? As well a electronic treat?
The reasons: 103 ft-lb of twisting from 1,293 cc – and at 8,250 rpm too. With a throaty audio from a awesome, heptagonal pipe. With catalytic ripper tools and fatigue device. And with energy usage and fatigue exhaust principles which would fit many a device with 50 % the energetic efficiency.
With this jet, the whole idea of pace goes into a new element. This in-line 4-cylinder offers its energy in such a way that you can almost experience it when status still. That is because within the powerplant pace varies in which you switch more than 80% of time – i.e. the cheaper and moderate pace varies – it offers efficiency from the first garden. The genuine element. And with regards to protection measures, this device is unique: ABS as normal with ASC and ESA suggested. And the accessories are amazing: battle through the equipment with the automated switch operate, genuine sporting in perspective with the 2D HP dash.
The reasons: 103 ft-lb of twisting from 1,293 cc – and at 8,250 rpm too. With a throaty audio from a awesome, heptagonal pipe. With catalytic ripper tools and fatigue device. And with energy usage and fatigue exhaust principles which would fit many a device with 50 % the energetic efficiency.
With this jet, the whole idea of pace goes into a new element. This in-line 4-cylinder offers its energy in such a way that you can almost experience it when status still. That is because within the powerplant pace varies in which you switch more than 80% of time – i.e. the cheaper and moderate pace varies – it offers efficiency from the first garden. The genuine element. And with regards to protection measures, this device is unique: ABS as normal with ASC and ESA suggested. And the accessories are amazing: battle through the equipment with the automated switch operate, genuine sporting in perspective with the 2D HP dash.
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| 2011 BMW K 1300 S |
The BMW K 1300 S: substantial energy with the sportiest of exaggeration. Why not try it out right away!
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication |
| Bore x stroke | 80 mm x 64,3 mm |
| Capacity | 1.293 ccm |
| Rated output | 175 hp (129 KW) at 9,250 rpm |
| Max. torque | 103 ft-lb (140 Nm) at 8,250 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 13.0 : 1 |
| Mixture control / engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
| Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Performance / fuel consumption | |
| Maximum speed | Over 125 mph (200 km/h) |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h | 50 mpg, at a constant 55 mph |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h | |
| Fuel type | Unleaded premium only. |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | three-phase alternator 580 W |
| Battery | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Power transmission | |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| Chassis / brakes | |
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
| Front wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Rear wheel location / suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 4.5/5.3 inches (115 mm/135 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) |
| Castor | 4.1 inches (104.4 mm) |
| Steering head angle | 60,4° |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
| Rim, front | 3,50 x 17" |
| Rim, rear | 6,00 x 17" |
| Tyres, front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres, rear | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Brake, front | Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Standard equipment: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) |
| Dimensions / weights | |
| Length | 85.9 inches (2,182 mm) |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 35.6 inches (905 mm) |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 48 inches (1,221 mm) |
| Seat height, unladen weight | 32.3 (820 mm) low seat: 31.1 (790 mm) |
| Inner leg curve, unladen weight | |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) | 560 lbs (254 kg) |
| Dry weight 2) | 503 lbs (228 kg) |
| Permitted total weight | 1,014 lbs (460 kg) |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 573 lbs (206 kg) |
| Usable tank volume | 5 gallons (19.0 liters) |
| Reserve | Approx. 1 gallon (4.0 liters) |























