K 1300 R
Technical data and colors
Engine:
Type:
• Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two over-
head camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore / stroke:
• 80 mm x 64,3 mm
Capacity:
• 1.293 cc
Rated output:
• 127 kW (173 hp) at 9,250 rpm
Max. torque:
• 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 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h:
• 5,0 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h:
• 5,8 l
Fuel type:
• Unleaded premium, octane number 98 (RON), automatic knock control permits operati-
on with minimum octane number 95 (RON).
Electrical system:
Alternator:
• three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery:
• 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
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K 1300 R
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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, cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension:
• BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension:
• Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring
strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable (continuously variable) at hydraulic
handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Suspension travel front / rear:
• 115 mm / 135 mm
Wheelbase:
• 1.585 mm
Castor:
• 104,4 mm
Steering head angle:
• 60,4°
Wheels:
• Cast aluminium
Rim front:
• 3,50 x 17"
Rim rear:
• 5,50 x 17"
Tyres front :
• 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres rear:
• 180/55 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:
• Optional extra: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
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