BMW K1300R

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BMW K1300R
File:BMW K1300R Rennes.jpg
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad
Production 2009–
Predecessor K1200R
Class Naked
Engine 1,293 cc (78.9 cu in) inline-4, EFI, anti-knock sensor
Bore / stroke 80.0 mm × 64.3 mm (3.15 in × 2.53 in)
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Power 173 hp (129 kW) @ 9,250 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque 140 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) @ 8,250 rpm (claimed)[1]
Transmission Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox, shaft drive
Suspension ESA electronically adjustable
Brakes front: 320 mm dual disc,
rear: 265 mm single disc
optional ABS)
Tires front: 120/70 ZR 17 ,
rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Wheelbase 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Dimensions L: 2,228 mm (87.7 in)
W: 856 mm (33.7 in) (incl. mirrors)
H: 1,095 mm (43.1 in) (excl. mirrors)
Seat height standard 820 mm (32 in)
low 790 mm (31 in)
Weight 217 kg (478 lb) (claimed)[1] (dry)
243 kg (536 lb) (claimed)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity 19 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal)
Related K1300GT, K1300S

The BMW K1300R is a naked motorcycle launched at the end of 2008 to replace the K1200R as BMW's flagship urban motorcycle. The K1300R produces a claimed 173 hp (129 kW) @ 9,250 rpm from its 1,293 cc Inline-four engine with torque of 140 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) @ 8,250 rpm.[1] The engine was subtly modified by British company Ricardo plc.[2] It has an exhaust butterfly flap to boost torque and improve exhaust note.[3] The K1300R features BMW's optional ESA-II electronic suspension adjustment. The bike also has a conventional indicator switch instead of the usual BMW three button configuration.

The K1300R can also be considered a muscle bike, a slang term for bikes with high power output and fast acceleration. It's close gearing and exceptionally broad power delivery provide the drive output to accelerate very quickly, while its long wheel base and low and canted mounted engine help the motorcycle plant the power without unintentional power wheelies. In tests carried out by Bike Magazine in the UK, its 2.81 second 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time made it the fastest accelerating muscle bike, beating its next closest competitor, the Suzuki B-King, by one tenth of a second.[4]

As of March 2015, the K1300R has never been offered for sale in the USA despite being offered in the smaller Canadian market.

Marketing

On 20 December 2013, Bollywood film Dhoom 3 featured a modified BMW K1300R ridden by Aamir Khan.[5]

References

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