BMW K1300R Rider's Manual

Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
Fit valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre-
vent sudden deflation.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmet-
ric low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set
accordingly by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Commercially available ad-
hesive tape will damage the
plastic lens of the light.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, in order
to avoid damaging the plastic
lens of the light.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is kept
constant when spring preload is
adjusted to suit load.
If there are doubts about
the correct headlight range,
seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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BMW K1300R Specifications

General

Displacement	1293 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	19 liters (5.0 US gal)
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 in)
Bore x Stroke	80 mm x 64.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft
Rear Brake	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight	217 kg (478 lb)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Power	173 hp (129 kW) at 9, 250 rpm
Torque	140 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Weight	243 kg
Front Suspension	Duolever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers