BMW K 1300 R User Manual

The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating. Stage two 2 is
for heating the grips quickly: it
is advisable to switch back to
stage one as soon as the grips
are warm.
50 % heating power
100 % heating power
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span
between the clutch lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is easi-
er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
handbrake lever while rid-
ing the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill.
4
60
z Operation

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