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BMW Motorrad at the INTERMOT 2008.
Contents.
1. The new BMW K 1300 S.
1.1 Overall Concept and Features
1.2 Drive train
1.3 Suspension and Running Gear
1.4 Electrics and Electronics
1.5 Body and Design
1.6 Range of Equipment
1.7 Engine Output and Torque
1.8 Specifications
1.9 The K 1300 S Color Range
2. The new BMW K 1300 R.
2.1 Features and Technical Highlights
2.2 Range of Equipment.
2.3 Engine Output and Torque
2.4 Specifications
2.5 The K 1300 R Color Range
3. The new BMW K 1300 GT. [/b]
3.1 Features and Technical Highlights
3.2 Range of Equipment
3.3 Engine Output and Torque
3.4 Specifications
3.5 The K 1300 GT Color Range
4. 25 Years of BMW K-Series. [/b]
4.1 The Inline-Engine BMW
4.2 The Inline-Engine Two-Valve Models as of 1983
K 100
K 100 RS
K 100 RT
K 100 LT
K 75 C/K 75
K 75 S
K 75 RT
4.3 The First-Generation Four-Valve Models
K1
K 100 RS
K 1100 LT
K 1100 RS
K 1200 RS
K 1200 LT
K 1200 GT
4.4 The Second-Generation of Four-Cylinders
K 1200 S
K 1200 R
K 1200 GT
K 1200 R Sport
K 1300 S, K1300 R, K 1300 GT GALLERY
1. The new BMW K 1300 S.
1.1 Overall Concept and Features.
The significantly updated and upgraded successor to the BMW K 1200 S is
proudly celebrating its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show:
the new K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the world has ever
seen. As a milestone in the BMW Sports Encounter World and with engine
output of 129 kW (175 hp) combined with overall weight of 254 kg (560 lb)
including fuel, this truly supreme motorcycle offers the utmost in dynamic
performance and sporting riding features.
Launching this new model, EuropeÔÇÖs largest and most successful motorcycle
manufacturer is once again increasing its leadership in the topmost class of
sporting high-performance machines.
Even more sporting and dynamic.
Conceived consistently as a sports machine, the K 1300 S has not only
maintained, but in many areas even enhanced the qualities of its predecessor.
As a result, this new high-performer combines fascinating and innovative
technology of the highest caliber with outstanding all-round qualities and
safety. On the road this means even greater riding precision and agility,
even more dynamic power and performance, and, at the same time,
the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of a BMW.
Like its predecessor, the K 1300 S does not make any compromises, but
rather brings together even more consistently than before all the virtues of the
most dynamic motorcycle in the K-Series: sporting and dynamic performance
combined with superior comfort, playful and easy handling in combination
with absolute riding stability, supreme top performance in conjunction with
perfect everyday riding qualities, an even more slender and sporting look with
optimized protection from wind and weather, plus sophisticated ergonomics.
Taking up a great tradition of BMW Motorrad, the new K 1300 S stands
out through qualities typical of BMW such as a long service life, ease of
maintenance, optimum emission management by means of a fully controlled
three-way catalytic converter as well as maximum active safety when applying
the brakes ensured through the most progressive brake system currently
available in the market: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS featured as standard.
As in the past, BMW, through the K 1300 S, offers the only sports motorcycle
in this segment with a maintenance-free drive shaft. Featuring innovative
top-end technology, optimum riding qualities, an even more dynamic look
and performance enhanced to an unprecedented standard, the K 1300 S
impressively renders the BMW Sports Encounter World, clearly maintaining
BMWÔÇÖs strong leadership in the upper sports segment.
Concept optimized in riding dynamics and technical features.
The main objective in developing the new K 1300 S was to create an even
more supreme motorcycle with enhanced riding qualities ensured by an even
more powerful and harmonious torque curve and a higher standard of riding
comfort. Increasing engine capacity to 1,293 cc while maintaining maximum
engine speed of 11,000 rpm ultimately led to a significant improvement of
performance, power and torque.
In its fundamental qualities, the K 1300 S is based on the proven drive train
configuration and engine arrangement of its predecessor, using the existing
advantage of a low centre of gravity made possible by the extreme angle
of the cylinder bank tilted 55?? to the front and allowing very low arrangement
of the engine. At the same time the new K 1300 S benefits from the very
slender engine block allowing a very low angle in bends for a truly sporting
and dynamic style of riding.
In its suspension and running gear the new K 1300 S ÔÇô by far the lightest
1,300-cc model in this segment at 228 kg/503 lb dry weight ÔÇô applies
a successful concept combined with proven modules and components. One
example in this context is the extra-low V-shaped radiator interacting with
the wheel supports to provide an ideal configuration of the frame above the
cylinder head and, as a result, reducing the overall width of the machine.
And with the frame profiles merging smoothly at the rear, the K 1300 S
enables the driver to hold his knees tightly together, ensuring optimum
contact with the motorcycle under all conditions.
The active, dynamic and forward-looking seating position is tailored fully
to the rider, but nevertheless allows a relaxed and comfortable style
of motorcycling at all times. So while being unusually dynamic and sporting,
the K 1300 S is almost playful and certainly very safe in its behaviour,
guaranteeing stress-free riding pleasure even in sporting style.
Innovations on the running gear and electronics.
The upgraded front-wheel Duolever suspension makes a significant
contribution to the outstanding riding qualities of the K 1300 S. The newly
developed, lower longitudinal arm now made of a forged aluminum alloy
ensures an even more sensitive and transparent response, further enhancing
the leadership of BMW Motorrad in the area of suspension technology.
The spring/damper set-up is firmer than before also in the interest
of even better feedback.
The K 1300 S is available with second-generation Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA II) as an option, a further development and improvement of
the original ESA suspension introduced for the first time in series production
on the K 1200 S.
Applying the most advanced CAN-bus technology, the progressive
on-board network allows a wide range of functions and facilitates the
diagnostic procedures usually required by intelligently connecting
the machineÔÇÖs electrical and electronic systems.
An overview of technical highlights:
ÔÇó Even more dynamic performance, particularly at lower and medium
engine speeds, thanks to the increase in engine capacity.
ÔÇó Engine output 129 kW (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque
140 Newton-meters (103 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm.
ÔÇó Increase in torque by more than 10 Newton-meters (7.4 lb-ft) all the way
from 2,000ÔÇô8,000 rpm.
ÔÇó Fulfillment of the strictest environmental standards through newly
harmonized Digital Motor Electronics.
ÔÇó Optimized cylinder charge cycle for even better performance on less fuel.
ÔÇó Optimized exhaust system with a new rear muffler and electronically
controlled flap management plus a fully controlled three-way catalytic
converter.
ÔÇó Desmodromic operation improving the dosage of gas and engine power.
ÔÇó Optimized, maintenance-free shaft drive with a new, two-stage drive shaft.
ÔÇó Even greater riding precision combined with maximum riding stability
ensured by optimized Duolever front wheel suspension with new set-up
of the lower longitudinal arm.
ÔÇó Firmer spring/damper set-up for even better feedback.
ÔÇó Supreme handling provided by optimized suspension geometry,
optimum mass distribution and a fully harmonized all-round concept.
ÔÇó Perfect balance thanks to the low centre of gravity.
ÔÇó Ergonomically balanced seating position for a relaxed but active style
of riding.
ÔÇó Electronically adjustable second-generation ESA II suspension and
ASC Anti-Spin Control as an option.
ÔÇó New, innovative generation of switches with optimized ergonomics.
ÔÇó High standard of active safety provided by integral ABS (semi-integral)
featured as standard.
ÔÇó On-board network; CAN-bus technology for superior function with
a smaller number of cables and low weight.
ÔÇó Electronic immobiliser featured as standard.
ÔÇó Optimized aerodynamics.
ÔÇó HP Gearshift Assistance for shifting up without the slightest interruption
of power as special equipment.
ÔÇó Wide range of standard features and special equipment tailored
to the K 1300 S with the usual high standard offered by BMW.
The second generation of BMW MotorradÔÇÖs four-cylinder power
units has been upgraded and updated in the interest of even more
power and performance, extra torque, and supreme riding dynamics.
Displacement of the four-cylinder inline power unit in the K 1300 S is up
by 136 cc from 1,157 cc to 1,293 cc. Maximum output is 129 kW (175 hp) at
9,250 rpm, maximum torque of 140 Newton-meters or 103 lb-ft comes
at 8,250 rpm. In absolute figures, this is an increase in engine output by 6 kW
(8 hp) and an increase in peak torque by 10 Newton-meters (7.4 lb-ft).
While the former K 1200 S had to be revved up to 10,250 rpm to develop its
maximum output, the power unit of the new K 1300 S develops its maximum
power at a relatively low 9,250 rpm.
A further sign fi cant advantage is that more than 70 per cent of the engineÔÇÖs
maximum torque is available from just 3,000 rpm, with 10 Newton-meters
or 7.4 lb-ft more torque available all the way from 2,000ÔÇô8,000 rpm versus the
K 1200 S.
The objective in developing the new model was obviously to enhance the
already high standard of riding dynamics and sporting characteristics
through power and performance easy to handle at all times. And weighing
82.8 kilos/182.6 (K 1200 S: 81.3 kilos/179.3, in each case including the
clutch, gearbox and oil), the upgraded power unit of the K 1300 S remains
one of the lightest engines of its size in the market.
Like the previous model, the K 1300 S benefits above all from its carefully
conceived overall configuration as well as the space-saving arrangement
of ancillary units and the integrated gearbox. In all, this makes the entire
drive train very compact, with ideal concentration of all masses in the middle
of the machine. And as on the K 1200 S, the overall width of the power
unit, measured on the level of the crankshaft, is 430 millimeters or 16.9".
The perfect interaction of technical solutions and optimum integration of
the engine and running gear already featured on the K 1200 S is fully retained
on the K 1300 S.
Contents.
1. The new BMW K 1300 S.
1.1 Overall Concept and Features
1.2 Drive train
1.3 Suspension and Running Gear
1.4 Electrics and Electronics
1.5 Body and Design
1.6 Range of Equipment
1.7 Engine Output and Torque
1.8 Specifications
1.9 The K 1300 S Color Range
2. The new BMW K 1300 R.
2.1 Features and Technical Highlights
2.2 Range of Equipment.
2.3 Engine Output and Torque
2.4 Specifications
2.5 The K 1300 R Color Range
3. The new BMW K 1300 GT. [/b]
3.1 Features and Technical Highlights
3.2 Range of Equipment
3.3 Engine Output and Torque
3.4 Specifications
3.5 The K 1300 GT Color Range
4. 25 Years of BMW K-Series. [/b]
4.1 The Inline-Engine BMW
4.2 The Inline-Engine Two-Valve Models as of 1983
K 100
K 100 RS
K 100 RT
K 100 LT
K 75 C/K 75
K 75 S
K 75 RT
4.3 The First-Generation Four-Valve Models
K1
K 100 RS
K 1100 LT
K 1100 RS
K 1200 RS
K 1200 LT
K 1200 GT
4.4 The Second-Generation of Four-Cylinders
K 1200 S
K 1200 R
K 1200 GT
K 1200 R Sport
K 1300 S, K1300 R, K 1300 GT GALLERY
1. The new BMW K 1300 S.
1.1 Overall Concept and Features.
The significantly updated and upgraded successor to the BMW K 1200 S is
proudly celebrating its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show:
the new K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the world has ever
seen. As a milestone in the BMW Sports Encounter World and with engine
output of 129 kW (175 hp) combined with overall weight of 254 kg (560 lb)
including fuel, this truly supreme motorcycle offers the utmost in dynamic
performance and sporting riding features.
Launching this new model, EuropeÔÇÖs largest and most successful motorcycle
manufacturer is once again increasing its leadership in the topmost class of
sporting high-performance machines.
Even more sporting and dynamic.
Conceived consistently as a sports machine, the K 1300 S has not only
maintained, but in many areas even enhanced the qualities of its predecessor.
As a result, this new high-performer combines fascinating and innovative
technology of the highest caliber with outstanding all-round qualities and
safety. On the road this means even greater riding precision and agility,
even more dynamic power and performance, and, at the same time,
the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of a BMW.
Like its predecessor, the K 1300 S does not make any compromises, but
rather brings together even more consistently than before all the virtues of the
most dynamic motorcycle in the K-Series: sporting and dynamic performance
combined with superior comfort, playful and easy handling in combination
with absolute riding stability, supreme top performance in conjunction with
perfect everyday riding qualities, an even more slender and sporting look with
optimized protection from wind and weather, plus sophisticated ergonomics.
Taking up a great tradition of BMW Motorrad, the new K 1300 S stands
out through qualities typical of BMW such as a long service life, ease of
maintenance, optimum emission management by means of a fully controlled
three-way catalytic converter as well as maximum active safety when applying
the brakes ensured through the most progressive brake system currently
available in the market: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS featured as standard.
As in the past, BMW, through the K 1300 S, offers the only sports motorcycle
in this segment with a maintenance-free drive shaft. Featuring innovative
top-end technology, optimum riding qualities, an even more dynamic look
and performance enhanced to an unprecedented standard, the K 1300 S
impressively renders the BMW Sports Encounter World, clearly maintaining
BMWÔÇÖs strong leadership in the upper sports segment.
Concept optimized in riding dynamics and technical features.
The main objective in developing the new K 1300 S was to create an even
more supreme motorcycle with enhanced riding qualities ensured by an even
more powerful and harmonious torque curve and a higher standard of riding
comfort. Increasing engine capacity to 1,293 cc while maintaining maximum
engine speed of 11,000 rpm ultimately led to a significant improvement of
performance, power and torque.
In its fundamental qualities, the K 1300 S is based on the proven drive train
configuration and engine arrangement of its predecessor, using the existing
advantage of a low centre of gravity made possible by the extreme angle
of the cylinder bank tilted 55?? to the front and allowing very low arrangement
of the engine. At the same time the new K 1300 S benefits from the very
slender engine block allowing a very low angle in bends for a truly sporting
and dynamic style of riding.
In its suspension and running gear the new K 1300 S ÔÇô by far the lightest
1,300-cc model in this segment at 228 kg/503 lb dry weight ÔÇô applies
a successful concept combined with proven modules and components. One
example in this context is the extra-low V-shaped radiator interacting with
the wheel supports to provide an ideal configuration of the frame above the
cylinder head and, as a result, reducing the overall width of the machine.
And with the frame profiles merging smoothly at the rear, the K 1300 S
enables the driver to hold his knees tightly together, ensuring optimum
contact with the motorcycle under all conditions.
The active, dynamic and forward-looking seating position is tailored fully
to the rider, but nevertheless allows a relaxed and comfortable style
of motorcycling at all times. So while being unusually dynamic and sporting,
the K 1300 S is almost playful and certainly very safe in its behaviour,
guaranteeing stress-free riding pleasure even in sporting style.
Innovations on the running gear and electronics.
The upgraded front-wheel Duolever suspension makes a significant
contribution to the outstanding riding qualities of the K 1300 S. The newly
developed, lower longitudinal arm now made of a forged aluminum alloy
ensures an even more sensitive and transparent response, further enhancing
the leadership of BMW Motorrad in the area of suspension technology.
The spring/damper set-up is firmer than before also in the interest
of even better feedback.
The K 1300 S is available with second-generation Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA II) as an option, a further development and improvement of
the original ESA suspension introduced for the first time in series production
on the K 1200 S.
Applying the most advanced CAN-bus technology, the progressive
on-board network allows a wide range of functions and facilitates the
diagnostic procedures usually required by intelligently connecting
the machineÔÇÖs electrical and electronic systems.
An overview of technical highlights:
ÔÇó Even more dynamic performance, particularly at lower and medium
engine speeds, thanks to the increase in engine capacity.
ÔÇó Engine output 129 kW (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque
140 Newton-meters (103 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm.
ÔÇó Increase in torque by more than 10 Newton-meters (7.4 lb-ft) all the way
from 2,000ÔÇô8,000 rpm.
ÔÇó Fulfillment of the strictest environmental standards through newly
harmonized Digital Motor Electronics.
ÔÇó Optimized cylinder charge cycle for even better performance on less fuel.
ÔÇó Optimized exhaust system with a new rear muffler and electronically
controlled flap management plus a fully controlled three-way catalytic
converter.
ÔÇó Desmodromic operation improving the dosage of gas and engine power.
ÔÇó Optimized, maintenance-free shaft drive with a new, two-stage drive shaft.
ÔÇó Even greater riding precision combined with maximum riding stability
ensured by optimized Duolever front wheel suspension with new set-up
of the lower longitudinal arm.
ÔÇó Firmer spring/damper set-up for even better feedback.
ÔÇó Supreme handling provided by optimized suspension geometry,
optimum mass distribution and a fully harmonized all-round concept.
ÔÇó Perfect balance thanks to the low centre of gravity.
ÔÇó Ergonomically balanced seating position for a relaxed but active style
of riding.
ÔÇó Electronically adjustable second-generation ESA II suspension and
ASC Anti-Spin Control as an option.
ÔÇó New, innovative generation of switches with optimized ergonomics.
ÔÇó High standard of active safety provided by integral ABS (semi-integral)
featured as standard.
ÔÇó On-board network; CAN-bus technology for superior function with
a smaller number of cables and low weight.
ÔÇó Electronic immobiliser featured as standard.
ÔÇó Optimized aerodynamics.
ÔÇó HP Gearshift Assistance for shifting up without the slightest interruption
of power as special equipment.
ÔÇó Wide range of standard features and special equipment tailored
to the K 1300 S with the usual high standard offered by BMW.
The second generation of BMW MotorradÔÇÖs four-cylinder power
units has been upgraded and updated in the interest of even more
power and performance, extra torque, and supreme riding dynamics.
Displacement of the four-cylinder inline power unit in the K 1300 S is up
by 136 cc from 1,157 cc to 1,293 cc. Maximum output is 129 kW (175 hp) at
9,250 rpm, maximum torque of 140 Newton-meters or 103 lb-ft comes
at 8,250 rpm. In absolute figures, this is an increase in engine output by 6 kW
(8 hp) and an increase in peak torque by 10 Newton-meters (7.4 lb-ft).
While the former K 1200 S had to be revved up to 10,250 rpm to develop its
maximum output, the power unit of the new K 1300 S develops its maximum
power at a relatively low 9,250 rpm.
A further sign fi cant advantage is that more than 70 per cent of the engineÔÇÖs
maximum torque is available from just 3,000 rpm, with 10 Newton-meters
or 7.4 lb-ft more torque available all the way from 2,000ÔÇô8,000 rpm versus the
K 1200 S.
The objective in developing the new model was obviously to enhance the
already high standard of riding dynamics and sporting characteristics
through power and performance easy to handle at all times. And weighing
82.8 kilos/182.6 (K 1200 S: 81.3 kilos/179.3, in each case including the
clutch, gearbox and oil), the upgraded power unit of the K 1300 S remains
one of the lightest engines of its size in the market.
Like the previous model, the K 1300 S benefits above all from its carefully
conceived overall configuration as well as the space-saving arrangement
of ancillary units and the integrated gearbox. In all, this makes the entire
drive train very compact, with ideal concentration of all masses in the middle
of the machine. And as on the K 1200 S, the overall width of the power
unit, measured on the level of the crankshaft, is 430 millimeters or 16.9".
The perfect interaction of technical solutions and optimum integration of
the engine and running gear already featured on the K 1200 S is fully retained
on the K 1300 S.