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