All the Duels – Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy questioned … – Technical sheet BMW K 1300 S

Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy challenged…

All the Duels - Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy questioned ... - Technical sheet BMW K 1300 S

Considered as the benchmark for Sport-GTs, the Honda VFR is adorned with a new 1237 cc V4 and above all a double-clutch transmission (DCT) to keep its crown. Will this innovation be enough for a fully mature BMW K1300S? ? Duel.

Technical data BMW K 1300 S

Engine

  • Type : 4-cylinder in-line, 4-stroke, liquid cooled

  • Displacement : 1,293 cc

  • Bore and stroke : 80 × 64.3 mm

  • Food : Injection, BMW Motorrad BMS-K digital management, 46 mm throttles

  • Compression ratio : 13 to 1

  • Engine torque : 140 Nm at 8,250 rpm (Free World)

  • Power : 175 hp (129 kW) at 9,250 rpm (Free World)

  • Exhaust : 3-way lambda-regulated catalytic converter, Euro3 standard

Dimensions

  • Length : 2,182 mm

  • Saddle height : 820 mm, low saddle 790 mm (free option)

  • Hunt : 104.4 mm

  • Wheelbase : 1,585 mm

  • Dry weight : 228 kg

  • Fuel tank capacity : 19 liters including about 4 liters of reserve

  • Front tire : 120/70 ZR17

  • Rear Tire : 190/55 ZR17

Cycle part

  • Frame : Perimeter in aluminum, motor with carrier function

  • Fork : BMW Motorrad Duolever, central shock absorber spring assembly

  • Rear suspension : Cast aluminum single-arm with Paralever, combined central mono-shock absorber with rod mechanism, infinitely adjustable preload by lever, adjustable rebound

  • Front brake : Double floating disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (partially integral ABS as standard: only the front lever operates all three discs)

  • Rear brake : Single floating disc, 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (partially integral ABS as standard)

Transmission

  • Final drive : By cardan shaft

  • Clutch : Multidisc in oil bath with hydraulic control

  • Gearbox : Six clutch-controlled gears (Shifter option available)

Instrumentation

  • Dash console : Analogue counter and tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, exterior and engine temperature, time, gear indicator engaged, reserve indicator and trip and two partial trips. With on-board computer option: oil gauge, instantaneous and average consumption, average speed, tire pressure indicator (RDC option), kilometers indicator before reserve

Commercial information

  • Price : 16,540 euros without options. Safety Pack S: DRC (tire pressure indicator), ASC (anti-skid system): € 425. Pack S: Shifter, ESA II, heated grips and on-board computer: € 1,450. Akrapovic silencer: € 1,200

  • Guarantee : Two years, unlimited mileage, 24 hour assistance for 3 years

  • Availability : Immediate

  • Colors : White, Orange, Black / Gray / Red

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