Tech Spec
Evolution
MW widens its K-bike customer base with more ponies, improved mechanical refinement, additional options and, yes, normal turn signals!
Rivals
Only the heavies: Kawasaki's ZX-14R and Suzuki's GSX1300R Hayabusa.
| TECH |
| Price | $15,250 |
| Engine type | l-c inline four |
| Valve train | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement | 1293cc |
| Bore x stroke | 80.0 x 64.3mm |
| Compression | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel system | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 175 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 103 lb.-ft. @ 8250 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension | Duolever with single shock and ESA II |
| Rear suspension | Paralever with single shock and ESA II |
| Front brake | Dual four-piston calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single two-piston caliper, 265mm disc |
| Front tire | Metzeler Sportec M3 120/70ZR-17 |
| Rear tire | Metzeler Sportec M3 190/55ZR-17 |
| Rake/trail | 29.6 deg./4.1 in. |
| Seat height | 31.1-32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 62.4 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 520 lbs. |
| Colors | Light Grey Metallic, Lava Orange Metallic, Grey/Red |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 36 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
BMW of North America, LLC
200 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
800.831.1117
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
Verdict 4 stars out of 5
A big-inch Bavarian sportbike that's fun for grown-ups.