The BMW K 1300 S Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 254 kg (560 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1300 S Sport 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 42% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 94th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 80th 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.
1,293 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of BMW models.
254 kg — heavier than about 80% of BMW models, or lighter than about 20%.
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.
2,182
2,193
Close to average.
905
877
3% above average.
1,221
1,199
Close to 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 | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 404 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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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) |
| 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 |
| 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 frame, 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. Integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 254 kg (560 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 790 mm (31.1 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) |
| 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 | 4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7587 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 | Silver |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.