BMW K 1300 R User Manual

Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle 3 and tight-
en to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
50 Nm
Tighten right axle clamping
screw 2 to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Clamping bolt in wheel
carrier
19 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
without centre stand
OA
Remove the rear-wheel stand
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II
OE
Insert the ABS sensor into its
bore and install screw 1.
Ease the brake calipers on to
the brake discs.
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BMW K 1300 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 293 cc
Max Torque	140 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	19 liters
Seat Height	820 mm
Dry Weight	217 kg
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Bore x Stroke	80 mm x 64.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Alternator	580 W
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Drive	Shaft drive
Front Wheel Travel	115 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	135 mm
Wheelbase	1, 585 mm
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17
Weight, Unladen, Ready for Road, Fully Fueled	243 kg
Permitted Total Weight	450 kg
Max. Payload	207 kg
Top Speed	Over 200 km/h
Max Power	173 hp at 9, 250 rpm
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Fuel Type	Unleaded super
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Rims	Cast aluminum
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts