BMW K1300GT

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BMW K1300GT
Manufacturer
BMW
Also called K 1300 GT
Production 2009 - 2011
Class Sport touring
Engine
liquid-cooled, four-stroke, straight four cylinder, four valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Top Speed 124 mph (200 km/h)
Horsepower 159.98 HP (119.3 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Air Filter K&N BM-1205 `09-16[1]
Spark Plug NGK KR9CI
Battery YUASA 51913
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: Duolever
Rear: Paralever
Brakes Front: dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: single 295 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)
Height 56.61 inches (1438 mm)
Seat Height 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight 562.18 pounds (255.0 Kg) (dry), 255.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 5.00 liters/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW K 1300 GT was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, straight four cylinder, four valves per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by BMW between 2009 and 2011. It could reach a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). Max torque was 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 159.98 HP (119.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled liquid-cooled, four-stroke, straight four cylinder, four valves per cylinder. A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1293.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 295 mm disc, 2-piston floating calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a Duolever while the rear was equipped with a Paralever. The K 1300 GT was fitted with a 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 562.18 pounds (255.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.89 inches (1572 mm) long.

2009 BMW K 1300 GT[edit | edit source]

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For fans of long hauls, but who still want a fun and gritty ride, the engineers from the House of Munich have launched the 2009 MY BMW K 1300 GT. It sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1293cc, straight four cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce an impressive 160 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque. Also, this powerful engine has been tweaked, so that most of its torque is available from only 3500 rpm.

Standard features such as the acclaimed Duolever/Paralever suspension package, and the Evo braking system make for a plush, safe and also agile machine, when taking into consideration its bulk, and optionals such as Electronic Suspension Adjustment, Cruise Control and Anti-Slip Control help keep this awesome machine in the top ranks of the sport touring world.


2010 BMW K 1300 GT[edit | edit source]

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The 2010 MY BMW K 1300 GT is one of the most performance-oriented touring machines available on the market. At its heart lies a powerful, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1293cc, straight four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and produces 160 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque. It also comes standard with hard saddlebags, an electrically adjustable windshield and heated grips, which ensure its long haul capabilities, as well as an ABS technology as standard, to help keep all that raw power in check, even if the road becomes treacherous.

Optional technologies such as the Automatic Stability Control, Tire Pressure Control, Electronic Suspension Adjustment, an on-board computer, Electronic Suspension Adjustment and Cruise Control help it stay in the top ranks of the sport touring market, making it a favorite among Beemer fans, and not only.


2011 BMW K 1300 GT[edit | edit source]

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The 2011 MY BMW K 1300 GT sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1293cc, in-line four cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that produces 160 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque. It comes standard with technologies such as ABS, and the acclaimed Duolever/Paralever front/rear suspension package, which make for a plush, agile, and safe touring machine. Furthermore, additional technologies such as the Automatic Stability Control and the second generation Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II) can be purchased with this two-wheeler, and seriously increase its overall performance, as well as safety and comfort.


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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.