BMW K1300 R 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: 190/55 x 17
* Front brake: 2 x four-piston callipers, 320mm discs
* Rear brake: Two-piston floating caliper, 265mm disc


Dimensions
* Weight: 478lb (217kg) dry. 536lb (243kg) unladen with full tank
* Wheelbase: 62.4in (1585mm)
* Rake: 29.6°
* Trail: 4.11in (104.4mm)
* Fuel tank: 4.2 gallons (5.0 US gallons, 19 litres)
* Seat height: 32.3in (820mm). Low option: 31.1in (790mm)


Performance
* Power: 170bhp (173PS, 127kW) @ 9,250rpm
* Torque: 103lb.ft (14.2kg.m, 140Nm) @ 8,250rpm
* Fuel economy: 48.7mpg (17.2km/l, 5.8l/100km, 40.6mpg US) at a steady 75mph (120kph) claimed
* Top speed: 160mph (260kph) est