| Evolution |
| BMW’s K-spec sport-tourer, blessed with damn near everything in the accessory catalog. |
| Rivals |
Honda VFR1200F, Kawasaki ZX-14 & Concours 14, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Triumph Sprint GT
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| Tech |
| Price |
$20,255 |
| Engine type |
l-c inline-four |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
1293cc |
| Bore x stroke |
80.0 x 64.2mm |
| 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 |
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
Duolever with ESA II |
| Rear suspension |
Paralever with ESA II |
| Front brake |
Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake |
Brembo two-piston caliper, 265mm disc with ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3 |
| Rear tire |
190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Sportec M3 |
| Rake/trail |
29.6º/4.1 in. |
| Seat height |
32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase |
62.4 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
5.0 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight |
560 lbs. |
| Colors |
White/blue/black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
36 mo., 36,000 mi. |
| Contact |
BMW of North AmericaP.O. Box 1227Westwood, NJ 07575 800.831.1117 www.bmwmotorcycles.com
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| Verdict 4.5 out of 5 stars |
| A good performance value if you can afford it. |