BMW K 1300 R 2016 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2023

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2016 vs BMW S 1000 R 2023

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2016 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2023

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2023

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2023

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	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	172 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

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	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,228 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	856 mm	Width	812 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	242 kg	Kerb Weight	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 R 2023

The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.

powerful engine

strong brakes

comfortable ergonomics

good standard equipment

extensive range of accessories

Sluggish shift assistant

optics not 100% coherent