BMW K 1300 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW K 1300 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 243 kg (535.7 lb).

Key specifications

2009-2015Model years
1,293 ccDisplacement
140.0 Nm @ 8,250 rpmTorque
243 kgWet weight
790 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,585 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2009201020112012201320142015
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
20102015217 kg (478.4 lb)
Front brakes
2010Double disc
2011Double disc. Anti-lock braking
2013Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
2014Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
2015Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20102015BMW Motorrad Duolever
Rear brakes
20102011Single disc
2013Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
2014Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
2015Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Power/weight ratio
201020120.7848 hp/kg
201320140.8065 hp/kg
20150.7972 hp/kg
Seat height
20102015820 mm (32.3 inches)

How the BMW K 1300 R 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.

Displacement1,293 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 42% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 94th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight243 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 7% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 73rd percentile across BMW models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 32nd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 55th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement94th

1,293 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of BMW models.

Wet weight73rd

243 kg — heavier than about 73% of BMW models, or lighter than about 27%.

Seat height32nd

790 mm — taller than about 32% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity55th

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.

Overall length2,228 mm
This bike

2,228

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall width856 mm
This bike

856

BMW avg

877

Close to average.

Overall height1,095 mm
This bike

1,095

BMW avg

1,199

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,585 mm
This bike

1,585

BMW avg

1,497

6% above average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

BMW avg

809

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,293 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,585 mmSeat 790 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 380 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
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. 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

Frame Bridge-type, cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
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
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 243 kg (535.7 lb)
Dry weight 214 kg (471.8 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Alternate seat height 820 mm (32.3 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)
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 0.8084 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Orange, gray, silk
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.