BMW K 1300 R 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2016 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

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Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

BMW K 1300 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64.3 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	172 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

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

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

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,228 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	856 mm	Width	980 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 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 R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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