BMW K1300GT specs

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Engine
* Type: Transverse four-cylinder, 16 valves, dohc, liquid cooled
* Capacity: 1,293cc
* Bore x stroke: 80 x 64.3mm
* Compression ratio: 13.0:1
* Fuelling: electronic fuel injection with integrated knock control


Transmission
* Gears: 6
* Clutch: wet multiplate
* Final drive: shaft


Chassis
* Type: Aluminium twin open spar
* Front suspension: BMW Duolever single strut, not adjustable without ESA 2 option
* Rear suspension: monoshock, adjustable preload, rebound damping. BMW Paralever aluminium single-sided swingarm
* Front tyre: 120/70 x 17
* Rear tyre: 180/55 x 17
* Front brake: 2 x four-piston callipers, 320mm discs
* Rear brake: Two-piston floating caliper, 294mm disc


Dimensions
* Weight: 562lb (255kg) dry. 635lb (288kg) unladen with full tank
* Wheelbase: 61.9in (1572mm)
* Rake: 29.6°
* Trail: 4.41in (112mm)
* Fuel tank: 5.3 gallons (6.4 US gallons, 24 litres)
* Seat height: 32.3/33.1in (820/840mm). Low option: 31.5/32.3in (800/820mm)


Performance
* Power: 158bhp (160PS, 118kW) @ 9,000rpm
* Torque: 100lb.ft (13.7kg.m, 135Nm) @ 8,250rpm
* Fuel economy: 47.9mpg (17.0km/l, 5.9l/100km, 40.0mpg US) at a steady 75mph (120kph) claimed
* Top speed: 150mph (240kph) est