BMW K 1300 S User Manual

cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
locations.
Protective wax coating
To preserve the finish of your
motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends using BMW Car Wax
or agents that contain carnauba
or synthetic waxes.
A sure sign that the paint must
be protected, is the fact that wa-
ter no longer pearls up on it.
Storing motorcycle
Clean motorcycle.
Remove battery.
Spray brake and clutch lever,
and main and side stand pivots
with a suitable lubricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Park motorcycle in a dry room
so that both wheels are un-
loaded.
Before putting the motor-
cycle into storage, have
the engine oil and the oil filter
element changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Combine work for storing/return-
ing to use with maintenance ser-
vice or an inspection.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: Observe
checklist.
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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)