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The big K-series fighter was one hell of a testament to the delusion of a “new generation” BMW. The most road company, bourgeois, cushy some would say, had just given birth to the most powerful roadster in the world. With 163 hp and a hallucinating mouth, the K 1200 R feared nothing and no one. With this road monster, the HP2 Sport, the K 1200 S missile and the future S 1000 RR, nobody looks at BMW in the same way anymore..
But Japan reacted. The title of supreme power roadster has now passed to the Suzuki 1300 B-King. His enormous power will allow him to keep this title for a while. In Munich, we did not try to overtake him; we tweaked, improved, retouched the K series, and here is the replacement of the big German beast: the K 1300 R.
Bigger engine, more power, more weight. By taking cubage, the K 1300 R also took 6 kg in the teeth, or 243 kg all full. An overweight compensated by 10 additional horses and 1 mkg more, especially between 2000 and 8000 rpm. From the top of its 173 hp, the new K is n ° 2 on the podium of the most powerful naked on the market.
The 4-cylinder went from 1,157 cm3 to 1,293 cm3 on the 3 K models at the same time. Only the horsepower varies somewhat depending on whether it is installed in the S, R, or GT. But in each case, the numbers are proudly on the rise. To stick to its roadster temperament, the K 1300 R adopts a final reduction gear that is shorter than the 1300 S in order to boost acceleration. The reinforced torque does not come only from the increase in displacement: look at the pot…. Yes, it’s shorter, but that’s not it. A valve is integrated into the exhaust to manage the outgoing flow of gases and modulate the sound of the appendix. In short, an EXUP à la BM.
In terms of geometry and agility, the longer wheelbase is offset by the steeper inclination of the Duolever front end. The 180 tire is held in place as the spring and damper setting has firmed up. By digging into a few options, we can add the ESA II to adjust the suspensions with a boost. And if you like sport, you can boost the new selection mechanism with the shifter of the HP2 Sport, or even change the dashboard for the 2D digital handset of the same 1200 HP2, as on the sport-GT K 1300 S.
For more comfort, the roadster handlebars are taken from the K 1200 R Sport because it is decoupled from any vibration. Added to this are the new Japanese standard stems.
Not really obvious but nevertheless revised, the look of the K 1300 R reinforces its aggressiveness. A more full-bodied shoe, redesigned scoops and mudguard, white indicators, a bit meaner look, here is something to continue the momentum of the 1200. There is obviously a range of options to perfect the K 1300 R , of which here is the list. We don’t give you the price, in order to avoid intoxication.
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• Heated grips.
• Low rider seat (approx. 790 mm, crotch arch 1750 mm).
• Comfort passenger seat (new).
• Luggage rack.
• BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.
• DWA (anti-theft alarm system).
• ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment II; new).
• HP shifter (new).
• ASC traction control system.
• RDC inflation pressure control indicator.
• On-board computer including oil indicator.
• 6.0 x 17 “BMW sports wheel with 190/55 ZR 17 tire.
• Sport bubble.
• Front and rear LED indicators.
Accessories.
For transport.
• Luggage rack with mounting kit.
• Large waterproof tank bag (new).
• Waterproof tank bag, small model, attachment kit included.
• Set of sports cases including brackets.
• Softbag Sport, small model 19 liters / large model 51 liters.
• Waterproof duffel bag 53 liters, lashing strap with tensioner included.
• Docking spider.
For maintenance and technique.
• HP shifter (new).
• HP instrument cluster (new).
• Central stand.
• On-board tools with maintenance set.
• Workshop stand, adapter included.
• 230 volt / 110 volt battery charger, adapter cable included.
• K it tubeless repair.
• Repair instructions for K models, DVD.
• Motorcycle cleaner.
For ergonomics and comfort.
• Heated grips with switch kit.
• Low rider seat (approx. 790 mm, crotch arch 1750 mm).
• Comfort passenger seat.
• Tinted sport screen, fi xing kit included.
• HP driver footrest plates (new).
• HP passenger footrest plates (new).
• HP forged wheel front (3.50 x 17 “), rear (6.00 x 17”).
For the look and the sound.
• LED turn signals.
• HP carbon screen (new).
• HP carbon front fender.
• HP carbon clutch housing protection.
• HP carbon engine guard.
• HP carbon seat cowl.
• HP series silencer cover (new).
• Akrapović sport silencer® (new).
For the safety.
• DWA (anti-theft alarm system) with remote control.
• Rear mud flap.
• First aid kit large / small.
• Motorcycle cover.
For navigation and communication.
• BMW Motorrad ZUMO navigation system incl. Bracket (new).
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Max speed:
approx. 260 km / h -
Consumption
medium: 5 l
The technical aspect
BMW K 1300 R 2012
- Frame
- Frame: perimeter aluminum
- Tank: 19 liters
- Seat height: 820 mm
- Length: 2228 mm
- Width: 856 mm
- Height: 1,095 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,585 mm
- Dry weight: 217 kg
- Operating weight: 243 kg
- Train before
- Duolever, two parallel swing arms, deb: 115 mm
- Double floating discs Ø 320 mm, fixed 4-piston calipers
- Front wheel:
120/70
– 17
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- by cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- Paralever cast single-sided arm, deb: 135 mm
- Single disc Ø 265 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
180/55
– 17
- Motor
- 4 Cylinders
in line
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Liquid cooling
- Electronic injection
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1,293 cc
(80 x 64.3 mm) -
173
ch
at 9,250 rpm -
14 mkg
at 8,250 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 1.25
kg / hp - Crit’air:
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