BMW K 1300 GT Executive Edition



The BMW K 1300 GT Executive Edition was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by BMW in 2011. Max torque was 103.26 ft/lbs (140.0 Nm) @ 8250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 172.99 HP (129.0 KW) @ 9250 RPM.

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BMW K 1300 GT Executive Edition
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 2011
Class Touring
Engine
liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Horsepower 172.99 HP (129.0 KW) @ 9250RPM
Torque 103.26 ft/lbs (140.0 Nm) @ 8250RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: BMW Motorrad Duolever
Rear: BMW Motorrad Paralever
Brakes Front: dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calipers
Front Tire 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR 17
Wheelbase 61.89 inches (1572 mm)
Length 91.3 inches (2319 mm)
Width 37.99 inches (965 mm)
Seat Height 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight 255.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

EngineEdit

A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1298.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 120/70 ZR 17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Motorrad Duolever while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Paralever. The K 1300 GT Executive Edition was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 61.89 inches (1572 mm) long.

2011 BMW K 1300 GT Executive EditionEdit

     

The 2011 MY BMW K 1300 GT Executive Edition is a limited-edition machine, suitable for those riders who want the very latest in terms of comfort, safety and technology on their touring machine. It boasts standard features such as a rear trunk with integrated passenger backrest, a full-fairing, a adjustable windshield, lockable side-panniers, heated grips, a heated dual seat, a xenon headlamp, an on-board computer, as well as technologies as Electronic Suspension Adjustment II (ESA II), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC), and ABS.

In the engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 1298cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that reaches a maximum power output of 173 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque.