BMW K 1300 R 2009 vs. BMW K 1300 S 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2012

Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2009 vs BMW K 1300 S 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2012

Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2009 compared to BMW K 1300 S 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64.3 mm	Stroke	64.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	173 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	1,293 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2009

The throttle grip is pulled open, the K pushes forward and then, when you take a short break on other motorbikes, you simply stay fully on the throttle with the souped-up K and push in the next gear. A real gem for demanding races.

Sharp looks

plenty of power

comfort

relaxed ride

optimised system

ABS

RDC

EVO

ASC

ESA 2.

Curve settling-in period at the beginning.