BMW K 1300 R User Manual

Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 102).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 66).
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.
Remove cap 1 from the oil filler
neck.
Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Check the engine oil level
( 101).
Install cap 1 of the oil filler
neck.
Install the seat ( 67).
Brake system
Reliability
A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances have
the brake system checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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102
z Maintenance

BMW K 1300 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 293 cc
Max Torque	140 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	19 liters
Seat Height	820 mm
Dry Weight	217 kg
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Bore x Stroke	80 mm x 64.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Alternator	580 W
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Drive	Shaft drive
Front Wheel Travel	115 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	135 mm
Wheelbase	1, 585 mm
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17
Weight, Unladen, Ready for Road, Fully Fueled	243 kg
Permitted Total Weight	450 kg
Max. Payload	207 kg
Top Speed	Over 200 km/h
Max Power	173 hp at 9, 250 rpm
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Fuel Type	Unleaded super
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Rims	Cast aluminum
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts