BMW K 1300 S User Manual

Check the brake pad thickness
with visual inspection. Direction
of view: from right to brake
caliper 1.
Rear brake-pad wear limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material with-
out carrier plate. Brake disk
must not be visible through
bore hole of inner brake
pad.)
If brake disk is visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Brake fluid
Checking front brake fluid
level
without center stand
OA
Make sure ground is level
and firm and hold motorcycle
vertically.
with center stand
OA
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
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BMW K 1300 S Specifications

General

Displacement	1293 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Power	175 hp (129 kW) at 9, 250 rpm
Torque	140 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	19 liters
Seat Height	820 mm
Top Speed	Over 200 km/h
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Wheelbase	1, 585 mm
Weight	254 kg (wet)