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2015 BMW K1300S

2015 BMW K1300S

2015 BMW K1300S

2015 BMW K1300S Review

2015 BMW K1300S on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

The interceptor. The athlete. Aerodynamic, avant-garde…

Do you know of another sporty bike with this profile? A bike that develops such pulling power with 175 hp that it take the heat out of many a 200 hp bike? But a bike you can still take out on a quick trip simply because it has great everyday suitability? At the same time a technological treat?

The BMW K 1300 S: supreme power with the sportiest of understatement. Why not try it out right away!

The BMW K 1300 S Motosport

An athlete in top form.

Even in the standard version, the BMW K 1300 S leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to performance. Can it be taken any further? It certainly can: even at first glance the K 1300 SS “Motorsport” special model looks like an athlete raring to go. In the paint finish Black Storm metallic and Light White non-metallic with the accentuation colour Lupin Blue metallic it instantly conveys the character of a power bike. The overall look is rounded off with a tinted windshield.

And the “Motorsport” special model has a whole lot to offer in terms of detail, too: the HP footrest system gives the rider individual setting options and is extra narrow for greater banking freedom. The hand-made Akrapovic silencer made of titanium produces a powerful sound as well as offering clear benefits in terms of weight. Its sporty light alloy forged wheels make the K 1300 S Motorsport even more agile.

And the engineers have made advances in the areas of comfort and safety, too: more efficient power transmission with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) provides increased riding safety. What is more, the electronic suspension with Dynamic ESA provides a uniquely secure ride feel: contact between road and tyres is tangibly improved by means of spring travel sensors.

If you’re out and about on the “Motorsport” special model there’s no longer any need to check tyre pressure manually: this is taken care of entirely by the automatic tyre pressure control system RDC. And it’s no longer necessary to use the clutch and release the accelerator when shifting up a gear quickly – thanks to the HP shift assistant.

A high level of ride comfort is also provided by the heated grips – when temperatures drop, at higher speeds or on lengthier trips.

The Motorsport special model gets even more out of the BMW K 1300 S, turning it into an uncompromising sports motorbike for all those who attach importance to an intense riding experience and high-end design.

 

The BMW K 1300 S Dynamic Package

Next exit – top performance: with the new Dynamic Package for the K 1300 S you are excellently equipped, whether for lengthy excursions or short sprints.

The HP shift assistant enables you to change gear quickly, putting you right up front without accelerator release or clutch. The heated grips with two-level adjustment and the on-board computer ensure dynamic riding fun, while the Safety Package with ASC and TPC also ensures the necessary safety.

Also included is ESA II which can be precisely adjusted at any time to adapt to varying road conditions, riding and load states. For agile handling and dynamic cornering without compromise. This package can also be combined with all paint finishes.

The BMW K 1300 S with Dynamic Package: the perfect combination for all those who want to be right up front.

 

 

2015 BMW K1300S www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

The reasons: 103 ft-lb of torque from 1,293 cc – and at 8,250 rpm too. With a throaty sound from a cool, hexagonal tube. With catalytic converter and exhaust valve. And with fuel consumption and exhaust emission values which would suit many a machine with half the dynamic performance.

 

 

2015 BMW K1300S www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

With this jet, the whole concept of speed moves into a new dimension. This in-line 4-cylinder delivers its 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 – i.e. the lower and medium speed ranges – it delivers performance from the first yard. The real thing. And in terms of safety features, this machine is unique: ABS as standard with ASC and ESA optional. And the extras are amazing: race through the gears with the gear shift assistant, pure racing in view with the 2D HP dashboard.

 

 

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2015 BMW K1300S – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $15,855 (including ABS) 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 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
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 (part integral, can be switched off)
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 inches Standard; optional seat height 31.1 inches (available as accessory and/or factory option, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.3 inches Standard; optional inner leg curve (inseam) 68.9 inches (seat available as accessories and/or factory option, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)
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)
” 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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2015 BMW K1300S – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $18300 CDN

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 Directive 93/93/EEC with all fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable fuel tank
” 2) Unladen weight without fluids

 

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2015 BMW K1300S – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
UK/Europe MSRP Price: £ GBP

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
Dimensions / weights
Length 2.182 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 905 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1.221 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (with motorcycles accessories or -equipment 790 mm available)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1810 mm (with motorcycles accessories or -equipment 1750 mm available)
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 Directive 93/93/EEC with all fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable fuel tank
” 2) Unladen weight without fluids

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