BMW K1300GT | $22,595 (As Tested)
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| Tech Spec |
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| Engine type: l-c inline-four |
Rear brake: Two-piston caliper, 294mm disc with part-integral ABS |
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 42/34/38 mpg |
| Valve train: DOHC, 16v |
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Roadtec Z6 |
Colors: Magnesium Beige Metallic, Royal Blue Metallic, Red Apple Metallic |
| Displacement: 1293cc |
Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 Metzeler Roadtec Z6 |
Availability: Now |
| Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 64.3mm |
Rake/trail: 29.4°/4.4 in. |
Warranty: 3 yrs., 36,000 mi. |
| Compression: 13.0:1 |
Seat height: 32.3/33.1 in. |
Availability: Now |
| Fuel system: BMS-K EFI |
Wheelbase: 61.9 in. |
Contact: BMW Motorrad USA
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675
800.831.1117
www.bmwmotorcycles.com |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate |
Fuel capacity: 6.3 gal. |
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| Transmission: 6-speed |
Weight (tank full/empty): 645/607 lbs. |
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| Frame: Aluminum twin-spar with single-sided swingarm |
Measured horsepower: 135.4 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
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| Front suspension: Duolever with ESA II |
Measured torque: 86.9 lb.-ft. @ 7750 rpm |
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| Rear suspension: Paralever with ESA II |
Corrected 1/4-mile: 11.43 sec. @ 126.08 mph |
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| Front brake: Dual four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with part-integral ABS |
Top-gear roll-on: 3.1 sec. |
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Dyno
Though both K-bikes are powered by the same engine, the GT's is detuned, making 11.5 fewer horsepower at the same 9250-rpm peak. You might suspect it's tuned for torque, but the two bikes' traces are almost identical, and the GT in fact makes 2.7 fewer lb.-ft.
Ergos
The GT is definitely the cushier of the two, with a more upright riding position behind an expansive fairing featuring an electrically adjustable windshield. Electrically heated seat and hand grips are gravy. These measurements were taken with the bars and seat in their lowest positions.
BMW K1300S | $17,800 (As Tested)
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| Tech Spec |
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| Engine type: l-c inline-four |
Rear brake: Two-piston caliper, 265mm disc with part-integral ABS |
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 43/35/39 mpg |
| Valve train: DOHC, 16v |
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3 |
Colors: Light Grey Metallic, Lava Orange Metallic, Sapphire Black/Granite Grey/Magma Red |
| Displacement: 1293cc |
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3 |
Availability: Now |
| Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 64.3mm |
Rake/trail: 29.6°/4.1 in. |
Warranty: 3 yrs., 36,000 mi. |
| Compression: 13.0:1 |
Seat height: 32.3 in. |
Availability: Now |
| Fuel system: BMS-K EFI |
Wheelbase: 62.4 in. |
Contact: BMW Motorrad USA
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675
800.831.1117
www.bmwmotorcycles.com |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate |
Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal. |
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| Transmission: 6-speed |
Weight (tank full/empty): 569/539 lbs. |
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| Frame: Aluminum twin-spar with single-sided swingarm |
Measured horsepower: 146.9 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
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| Front suspension: Duolever with ESA II |
Measured torque: 89.6 lb.-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
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| Rear suspension: Paralever with ESA II |
Corrected 1/4-mile: 10.62 sec. @ 133.03 mph |
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| Front brake: Dual four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with part-integral ABS |
Top-gear roll-on: 2.71 sec. |
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Dyno
The S-model makes no concessions to touring comfort, cranking out close to 150 ponies and 90 lb.-ft. of torque-Hayabusa territory. It redlines 1000 rpm higher than the GT at 11,000, and its speedo reads to 180 mph instead of 170. Traction control and electronic quick-shifter are optional.
Ergos
Forward-canted seating position is still reasonably comfortable for a sportbike, though the bar/seat distance is on the tight side and the reach from the seat to the bars is far. Unlike the GT, neither its bars, seat nor windscreen are height-adjustable, and only its handgrips are heated.