The new K 1300 S offers a larger displacement, now with 1,293 cc, and an array of new enhancements and features. In fact the new BMW 2009 K 1300 S is the most powerful street legal BMW, now offers 175 hp and the torque has been bumped by 7.5 ft-lb to a very impressive 103 ft-lb at 8250 rpm. It is improved in terms of performance, handling, dynamics, visual appeal and quality.
The new BMW K 1300 S
The significantly updated and upgraded successor to the BMW K 1200 S is
proudly celebrating its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show:
the new K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the world has ever
seen. As a milestone in the BMW Sports Encounter World and with engine
output of 129 kW (175 hp)combined with overall weight of 254 kg (560 lb)
including fuel ,this truly supreme motorcycle offers the utmost in dynamic
performance and sporting riding features.
Launching this new model , Europe largest and most successful motorcycle
manufacturer is once again increasing its leadership in the topmost class of
sporting high-performance machines.
Even more sporting and dynamic.
Conceived consistently as a sports machine, the K 1300 S has not only
maintained, but in many areas even enhanced the qualities of its predecessor.
As a result, this new high-per former combines fascinating and innovative
technology of the highest calibre with outstanding all-round qualities and
safety. On the road this means even greater riding precision and agility,
even more dynamic power and performance, and at the same time,
the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of a BMW.
Like its predecessor, the K 1300 S does not make any compromises, but
rather brings together even more consistently than before all t he virtues of the
most dynamic motorcycle in the K-Series: sporting and dynamic performance
combined with superior comfort, playful and easy handling in combination
with absolute riding stability, supreme top performance in conj unction with
perfect everyday riding qualities, an even more slender and sporting look with
optimised protection from wind and weather, plus sophisticated ergonomics.
Taking up a great tradition of BMW Motorrad, the new K 1300 S stands
out through qualities typical of BMW such as a long ser vice life, ease of
maintenance, optimum emission management by means of a fully controlled
three-way catalytic converter as well as maximum active safety when applying
the brakes ensured through the most progressive brake system currently
available in the market: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS featured as standard.
As in the past, BMW, through the K 1300 S, offers the only sports motorcycle
in this segment with a maintenance-free drive shaft. Featuring innovative
top-end technology, optimum riding qualities, an even more dynamic look
and performance enhanced to an unprecedented standard, the K 1300 S
impressively renders the BMW Sports Encounter World, clearly maintaining
BMW strong leadership in the upper sports segment.
Concept optimised in riding dynamics and technical features.
The main objective in developing the new K 1300 S was to create an even
more supreme motorcycle with enhanced riding qualities ensured by an even
more powerful and harmonious torque curve and a higher standard of riding
comfort. Increasing engine capacity to 1,293 cc while maintaining maximum
engine speed of 11,000 rpm ultimately led to a significant improvement of
performance, power and torque.
In its fundamental qualities, the K 1300 S is based on the proven drivetrain
configuration and engine arrangement of its predecessor, using the existing
advantage of a low centre of gravity made possible by the extreme angle
of the cylinder bank tilted 55 to the front and allowing very low arrangement
of the engine. At the same time the new K 1300 S benefits from the very
slender engine block allowing a very low angle in bends for a truly sporting
and dynamic style of riding.
In its suspension and running gear the new K 1300 S by far the lightest
1,300-cc model in this segment at 228 kg/503 lb dry weight applies
a successful concept combined with proven modules and components. One
example in this context is the extra-low V-shaped radiator interacting with
the wheel supports to provide an ideal configuration of the frame above the
cylinder head and, as a result, reducing the overall width of t he machine.
And with the frame profiles merging smoothly at the rear, the K 1300 S
enables the driver to hold his knees tightly together, ensuring optimum
contact with the motorcycle under all conditions.
The active, dynamic and for ward-looking seating position is tailored fully
to the rider, but never the less allows a relaxed and comfortable style
of motorcycling at all times. So while being unusually dynamic and sporting,
the K 1300 S is almost playful and certainly very safe in its behaviour,
guaranteeing stress-free riding pleasure even in sporting style.
Innovations on the running gear and electronics.
The upgraded front-wheel Duolever suspension makes a significant
contribution to the outstanding riding qualities of the K 1300 S. The newly
developed, lower longitudinal arm now made of a forged aluminum alloy
ensures an even more sensitive and transparent response, further enhancing
the leadership of BMW Motorrad in the area of suspension technology.
The spring/damper set-up is firmer than before also in the interest
of even better feedback.
The K 1300 S is available with second-generation Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA II) as an option, a further development and improvement of
the original ESA suspension introduced for the first time in series production
on the K 1200 S.
Applying the most advanced CAN-bus technology, the progressive
on-board net work allows a wide range of functions and facilitates the
diagnostic procedures usually required by intelligently connecting
the machine electrical and electronic systems.
An over view of technical highlights:
- Even more dynamic performance, particularly at lower and medium
engine speeds, thanks to the increase in engine capacity.
- Engine output 129 kW (175 hp)at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque
140 Newton-metres (103 lb-f t)at 8,250 rpm.
- Increase in torque by more than 10 Newton-metres (7.4 lb-f t)al l the way
from 2,000-8,000 rpm.
- Fulfillment of the strictest environmental standards through newly
harmonised Digital Motor Electronics.
- O ptimised cylinder charge cycle for even better performance on less fuel.
- O ptimised exhaust system with a new rear muffler and electronic ally
controlled flap management plus a fully controlled three-way catalytic
converter.
- Desmodromic operation improving the dosage of gas and engine power.
- Optimised,maintenance-free shaf t drive with a new,t wo-stage drive shaf t.
- Even greater riding precision combined with maximum riding stability
ensured by optimised Duolever front wheel suspension with new set-up
of the lower longitudinal arm.
- Firmer spring/damper set-up for even better feedback.
- Supreme handling provided by optimised suspension geometry,
optimum mass distribution and a fully harmonised all-round concept.
- Per fect balance thanks to the low centre of gravity.
- Ergonomically balanced seating position for a relaxed but active style
of riding.
- Electronically adjustable second-generation ESA II suspension and
- ASC Anti-Spin Control as an option.
- New,innovative generation of switches with optimised ergonomic s.
- High standard of active safety provided by integral ABS (semi-integral)
featured as standard.
- On-board net work; CAN-bus technology for superior function with
a smaller number of cables and low weight.
- Electronic immobiliser featured as standard.
- Optimised aerodynamics.
- HP Gearshift Assistance for shifting up without the slightest interruption
of power as special equipment.
- Wide range of standard features and special equipment tailored
- to the K 1300 S with the usual high standard offered by BMW.
