2012 BMW K1300S Review, Specs, Pictures

2012 BMW K1300S Review, Specs, Pictures - Conceived consistently as a sports machine, K1300S is not only maintained, but in many areas even enhanced, the quality of its predecessor. This high-performance and innovative technology combines attractive of the highest caliber with outstanding all-round quality and safety. On the road this means greater riding precision and agility, even more dynamic power and performance, and, at the same time, the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of BMW.

Interceptor. Athletes. Aerodynamics, avant-garde. Do you know of another sporty bike with this profile? A bike that develops such fascination with 175 hp that takes heat from many bike hp 200? But a bike you can still take a quick trip simply because it has great everyday suitability? At the same time treat the technology?

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Reason: 103 ft-lb of torque of 1,293 cc - and at 8,250 rpm too. In a voice hoarse from the tubes, cold hexagonal. With catalytic converter and exhaust valve. And with fuel consumption and emission values ​​of exhaust gas that will suit many machine with half the dynamic performance.

With this jet, the whole concept of speed moves into a new dimension. These in-line 4-cylinder engine produces power in such a way that you can almost feel it when standing still. That's because within the engine speed ranges in which you move more than 80% of the time - ie low and medium speed ranges - it delivers performance from the first page. The real thing. And in terms of safety features, this machine is unique: ABS as standard with ASC and ESA optional. And additional extraordinary: race through the gears with the automatic shift function, pure racing in view with the 2D dashboard HP.

2012 BMW K1300S Specifications

US MSRP Price: $15,555 USD

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 129 kW (175 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 4,7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5,3 l
Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 98 (RON), automatic knock control permits operation with minimum octane number 95 (RON).

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 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 hydraulically (continuously variable) at 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 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 2.182 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 905 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1.221 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 mm (low seat: 1,750 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 254 kg
Dry weight 2) 228 kg
Permitted total weight 460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 206 kg
Usable tank volume 19 litres
Reserve approx. 4.0 litres
" Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
" 1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
" 2) Unladen weight without fluids

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