BMW K1300R (2009-2015)
K 1300 R
“For the first time in the history of series production BMW motorcycles and indeed for the first time worldwide in series production, the rider of the new K 1300 R is able to shift up without operating the clutch or taking back the gas handle, that is with hardly the slightest interruption of power and traction, by means of the HP Gearshift Assistant available as an optional extra. Introduced for the first time on the BMW HP2 Sport, the HP Gearshift Assistant may be combined with the sport footrests likewise available as special equipment on the new machine.” BMW press release.
Updated: 20 August 2025
Specifications and Features
| Length | 2228 mm |
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| Width | 856 mm (on mirrors) |
| Height | 1095 mm (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height | 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm) |
| Weight | – 243 kg wet |
| Engine | 1293 cc, Inline-4, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Power to weight ratio | 71 HP/100kg |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 8250 rpm |
| Torque to weight ratio | 58 Nm/100kg |
| Transmission | – 6-speed, wet multi-plate slip/assist hydraulic clutch |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 litres |
| Suspension | – Front: duolever, central spring strut, 115 mm travel |
| Tyres | – Front: 120/70-17 (-43 cm) |
| Brakes | – Front: 320 mm floating discs, 4-piston caliper |
| Instruments | – Analogue speedometer and tachometer, LCD display with odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, reserve range, trip meter, engine temperature, clock. Optional: full LCD instrument cluster. |
| Other | – LED taillight. Optional: LED indicators |
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