BMW K 1300 S User Manual

Damping
Setting
The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Adjust damping with the toolkit
using the adjusting screw 1.
To increase damping, turn ad-
justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
tion H.
To decrease damping, turn ad-
justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
tion S.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA II)
OE
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible in direction of
arrow H, then turn one and
one-half turn in direction of
arrow S (Full tank of gas,
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Electronic suspension
adjustment ESA
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA II)
OE
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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)