Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy challenged…
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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