BMW K 1300 S User Manual

Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by applying light pressure
at edge.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle is
heavily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA II)
OE
Turn upper adjustment
wheel as far as possible in
direction of arrow LOW, then
turn 13 clicks in direction of
arrow HIGH (Full tank of gas,
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
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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)