BMW K1300R User Manual

Brake fluid
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
without centre stand
OA
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
with centre stand
OA
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir drops
as the brake pads wear.
Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal, motorcycle up-
right and handlebars centred)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
8
105
z Maintenance

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