BMW K1300R Rider's Manual

Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
with case
OA
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with cases fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
case.
with luggage carrier
OE
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
with luggage carrier
OA
or
with luggage carrier
OE
max 5 kg
with tank rucksack
OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank bag and
the speed limit for riding with a
tank bag on the motorcycle.
Payload of tank bag
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
tank bag fitted to the motor-
cycle
max 130 km/h
6
70
z Riding

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