BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle USA 2011

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle USA 2011

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle USA 2011

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle USA 2011

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle USA 2011

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle Gran Tourismo – or in the case of the BMW K 1300 GT quite simply one of the fastest movers around. It opens up a new era in the timing of long distances. Nonetheless: impressive though the average travel times may be on this machine, its performance is also fascinating at low speeds, for example after a hairpin bend. This is because at engine speeds you operate in more than 80% of the time on the road – i.e. the lower and middle ranges – this engine adds something you can feel instantly: 99 lb/ft from 1,293 cc. No ifs or buts. And 160 hp for the three-lane motorway. The fact that this in-line 4-cylinder is very low-key when it comes to fuel consumption and exhaust emissions makes fast travel even more pleasing. And it also demonstrates once again how modern engines ought to be built.

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle The success formula GT is the sum of many intelligent details: top ergonomics – both at front and rear, exemplary aerodynamics and weather protection, safety (ABS as standard, ASC as an option) which sets standards. And a level of comfort which enables relaxed, supreme travel. Then there is a high-precision chassis with a low centre of gravity, as well as optional ESA II to adapt the chassis mode at the press of a button. So here’s a tip: save yourself the effort of looking for an alternative. Get into gear right away. The BMW K 1300 GT: dynamic performance has never been more stylish.

Engine BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle

• Type    Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
• Bore x stroke    80 mm x 64.3 mm
• Capacity    1.293 cc
• Rated output    160 hp (118 kW) at 9,000 rpm
• Max. torque    99 lb/ft (135 Nm) at 8,000 rpm
• Compression ratio    13.0 : 1
• Mixture control / engine management    Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
• Emission control    Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle

• Maximum speed    Over 125 m.p.h. (200 km/h)
• Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h    5,0 l
• Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h    5,9 l
• Fuel type    Unleaded Premium

Electrical BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle

• Alternator    three-phase alternator 945 W
• Battery    12 V / 19 Ah, maintenace-free
• Power transmission
• Clutch    Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
• Gearbox    Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
• Drive    Shaft drive

Chassis BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle

• Frame    Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
• Front wheel location / suspension    BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
• Rear wheel location / 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
• Suspension travel front / rear    4.5 in. / 5.3 in. (115 mm / 135 mm)
• Wheelbase    61.9 inches (1,572 mm)
• Castor    4.4 inches (112 mm)
• Steering head angle    60.6°
• Wheels    Cast aluminium
• Rim, front    3,50 x 17?
• Rim, rear    5,50 x 17?
• Tyres, front    120/70 ZR 17
• Tyres, rear    180/55 ZR 17
• Brake, front    Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
• Brake, rear    Single disc, diameter 294 mm, double-piston floating caliper
• ABS    Standard equipment: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimensions BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle

• Length    91.3 inches (2318 mm)
• Width (incl. mirrors)    38 inches (965 mm) (incl. panniers: 39 inches [990 mm])
• Height (excl. mirrors)    56.6 inches (1,438 mm)
• Seat height, unladen weight    32.3 inches / 33.1 inches (low seat: 31.5 inches /32.3 inches)
• Inner leg curve, unladen weight    70.8 inches / 72.4 inches (low seat: 69.3 inches / 70.8 inches)
• Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1)    635 lbs (288 kg)
• Dry weight 2)    562 lbs (255 kg)
• Permitted total weight    1147 lbs (520 kg)
• Payload (with standard equipment)    511 lbs (232 kg)
• Usable tank volume    6.3 U.S. gallons (24 l)
• Reserve    approx. 1 U.S. gallon (4.0 l)

BMW K 1300 GT Touring Motorcycle MSRP : $19,150