BMW K1300R User Manual

Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
al will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-
ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex-
tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
EWS
Electronic immobiliser
(Elektronische Wegfahr-
sicherung).
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-
tahlwarnanlage)
ABS
Anti-lock brake system
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
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BMW K1300R Specifications

General

Displacement	1293 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	19 liters (5.0 US gal)
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 in)
Bore x Stroke	80 mm x 64.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft
Rear Brake	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight	217 kg (478 lb)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Power	173 hp (129 kW) at 9, 250 rpm
Torque	140 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Weight	243 kg
Front Suspension	Duolever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers