The BMW K 1300 GT motorcycle specifications include a 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) engine, power of 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 288 kg (634.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1300 GT 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 96% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.
About 42% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 94th percentile across BMW models.
About 27% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 92nd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.
About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th 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.
160 hp — more powerful than about 93% of BMW models with power data.
1,293 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of BMW models.
288 kg — heavier than about 92% of BMW models, or lighter than about 8%.
800 mm — taller than about 42% of BMW models.
24 L — larger than about 88% 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.
2,318
2,193
6% above average.
965
877
10% above average.
1,438
1,199
20% above average.
1,572
1,497
5% above average.
800
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 480 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.556 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 555.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 123.7 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 | 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 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. central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping. |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 29.4° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Double-piston floating caliper. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 288 kg (634.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 255 kg (562.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,318 mm (91.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 965 mm (38.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,438 mm (56.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm (61.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6275 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Beige, blue, red |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
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.