BMW K 1300 GT Executive Edition

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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
Horse Power 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)
Dimensions L 91.3 inches (2319 mm)
W 37.99 inches (965 mm)
Seat height 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight  (dry), 255.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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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.

Engine

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

Drive

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

Chassis

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 Edition

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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.