The BMW K 1300 R Carbon motorcycle specifications include a 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) engine, power of 170.3 hp (124.3 kW) @ 9,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 243 kg (535.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW K 1300 R Carbon compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 109% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 96th percentile across BMW models.
About 42% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 94th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 73rd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 55th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
170.3 hp — more powerful than about 96% of BMW models with power data.
1,293 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of BMW models.
243 kg — heavier than about 73% of BMW models, or lighter than about 27%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
19 L — larger than about 55% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,228
2,193
Close to average.
856
877
Close to average.
1,095
1,199
9% below average.
1,585
1,497
6% above average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 380 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.701 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 700.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 131.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) |
| Power | 170.3 hp (124.3 kW) @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 140.0 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 64.3 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type, cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 29.6° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 243 kg (535.7 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,228 mm (87.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 856 mm (33.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,585 mm (62.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7848 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Carbon black |
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| Seat | One piece dual seat |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel exhaust system |
| Comments | One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap and seat lock. |
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