The BMW K 1300 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) engine, power of 173 hp (126.3 kW) @ 9,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 254 kg (560 lb).
Key specifications
2009-2016Model years
1,293 ccDisplacement
173 hpPower
140.0 Nm @ 8,250 rpmTorque
254 kgWet weight
790 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
20092010201120122013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
2013228.2 kg (503 lb)
Front brakes
2010Double disc
2011Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock Brakes
2012Double disc. Integral ABS. Can be switched off.
2013Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
20142015Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
2016Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2016BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut
Front tire
2013120/70-17
Power
20132014175 hp (127.7 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Rear brakes
20102011Single disc
2012Single disc. Integral ABS. Can be switched off.
2013Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
20142015Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
2016Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
2013Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear tire
2013190/55-17
Torque
2013103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm
Front wheel travel
2013114 mm (4.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
201318.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption
201020164.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20102016109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall height
20131,219 mm (48.0 inches)
Overall width
2013904 mm (35.6 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20130.7670 hp/kg
20140.7675 hp/kg
20160.7675 hp/kg
Rake
2010201629.6°
Reserve fuel capacity
20133.79 L (1.00 US gal)
Seat height
20102016820 mm (32.3 inches)
Top speed
2013201.2 km/h (125.0 mph)
Trail
20102016104 mm (4.1 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 1,293 cc • Liquid cooled • 173 hp
Chassis snapshot
Seat 790 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 403 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.681 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 681.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 133.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) |
| Power | 173 hp (126.3 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 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| 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 | 24.0° |
| Trail | 87 mm (3.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 254 kg (560 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,182 mm (85.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 905 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,221 mm (48.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.71 L/100 km (21.2 km/l or 49.94 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7587 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Orange, gray, gray/light gray/red |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
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