The BMW K 1300 S Special Model motorcycle specifications include a 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) engine, power of 175 hp (127.7 kW) @ 9,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255 kg (562.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW K 1300 S Special Model 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 114% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 97th percentile across BMW models.
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 52nd 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.
175 hp — more powerful than about 97% of BMW models with power data.
1,293 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of BMW models.
255 kg — heavier than about 80% of BMW models, or lighter than about 20%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
18.9 L — larger than about 52% 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.
904
877
3% above average.
1,219
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 | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 190 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 403 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.686 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 686.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 135.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,293 cc (78.90 cu in) |
| Power | 175 hp (127.7 kW) @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 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) |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 114 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. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 255 kg (562.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229 kg (504.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,182 mm (85.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 904 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,219 mm (48.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,585 mm (62.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.79 L (1.00 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
| Top speed | 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7642 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red/black/white. |
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| Exhaust system | Akrapovi and #269; sports silencer |
| Comments | Heated grips and on-board computer. Tinted windshield. Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II. Safety Package (RDC, ASC). |
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.