 
K1300S is the most powerful BMW to date.
BMW have updated their K1200 four cylinder rnage with new 1300 versions.
All bikes now have a larger 1293 cc motor (up 136 cc from the 1200) thanks
to a longer stroke and larger bore. This ups the maximum power and
torque figures but also gives a boost to low and mid-rpm figures as
well.
There's been some internal changes to help the power boost as
well as the introduction of a power valve in the new exhaust system on
the S and R models.
Fuel is delivered by injection and, as per the K1200, the new motors
still have the anti-knock sensors that allow for a lower grade of fuel
to be used (as low as 95 RON).
The chassis sports some upgrades such as using an aluminum part in
the Duolever front suspension that saves a kilo of unsprung weight and
a modified shaft drive. The brakes are still linked (front operates
both front and back while the rear just operates the rear) and come
with ABS as standard.
K1300R gets a new motor and style makeover.
Fancy new electronic options include ASC traction control to stop
the rear wheel from spinning, ESA II electronic suspension control
which now has 9 variations for the perfect set up and a quickshift gear
changer that allows the rider to change gear with a button that
momentarily interrupts the ignition and fueling. Oh, and you can also
get optional tire pressure control.
The instruments have been changed too, using the set up that debuted on
the HP2 Sport with display information for both the road and race
track.
Finally, maybe one of the biggest changes in BMW can also be found on the new Ks, but we'll leave BMW to explain:
"The formerly separated functions for the direction indicator lights
left and right are now grouped in one and the same function on the
left-hand side of the handlebar to avoid any confusion of the direction
indicators and the horn."
Oh that's big.
K1300S
This is the sporty K model and gets a highly tuned motor with a
claimed 175 hp coming in at 9.250 rpm – up 8 hp on the previous model
but also coming in a whole 1000 rpm lower down the rev range.
Max
torque is up 7.5 ft-lb to 103 ft-lb, at 8,250 rpm. The overall result
is the most powerful and fastest BMW to date – though top claimed speed
is a cryptic "200 km/h+" (note the plus).
Seat height is 820 mm (32.3"), though for the vertically inferior there's also a lower seat option of 790 mm (31.1").
Dry weight is a claimed 228 kg (503 lb) with ASC, ESA II and the quickshifter as available options.
MSRP is $16,650.00.
K1300R
The R is the stripped down version but retains the same engine specs
as the S, save for being down a couple of horses due to a less effiicent intake.
There's a new bikini fairing and body panels for a more
aggressive look and because it has less plastic than the S, the claimed
dry weight is 11 kilos lower at 217 kg (478 lbs).
Otherwise it's a naked S (with the same available trick options)
save for a slightly narrower rear tire. Like the K1300S, seat height is
820 mm (32.3"), and also comes with a lower seat option of 790 mm
(31.1").
MSRP is $16,350.00.
K1300GT
The GT is the Grand Tourismo (that's touring to me and you) and
comes with a slightly detuned motor (160 hp and 99 ft-lb) over the
other 1300s, but needless to say, it's still a boost on the previous
model.
The bodywork has been reworked (thankfully) and now includes
integrated fall-over protectors to save the side fairings in the event
of a mishap.
As per the K1200GT, the bars can be adjusted up to 40 mm of range,
the windshield can be raised or lowered via a switch on the bars, and
the seat is adjustable from 820 mm to 840 mm (32.3-33.1") with a lower
800-820 mm option to boot.
Dry weight is a claimed 255 kg (562 lb). Options include heated seat
and grips, cruise control, ASC, ESA II but not the quickshifter.
MSRP is $21,600.00.
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