#VEHICLE SUMMARY#
Name:K1300S
Type:Sports
Top Speed:200kph
#ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS#
Displacement:1293cc
Engine:4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Maximum Power:175 Bhp @ 9250 rpm
Maximum Torque:140 Nm @ 8250 rpm
Gears:6 Manual
Clutch:Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically op
Bore:80
Stroke:64.3
No. of Cylinders:4
Cylinder Configuration:In-Line
Valve Per Cylinder:4
Chassis Type:Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium
Cooling Type:Liquid Cooling
#DIMENSIONS#
Length:2182.00 mm
Width:905.00 mm
Height:1221.00 mm
#OTHER SPECIFICATIONS#
Weight:254.00 kg
Fuel Tank:19.00 ltrs
Electrical System:Three-phase alternator 580 W
Headlamp:NA
Battery Type:NA
Battery Voltage:12 V
Battery Capacity:14 Ah
Battery Charger Type:NA
Horn:NA
Wheel Type:Alloys
Wheel Size:120/70 ZR 17 - 190/55 ZR 17 mm
Colors:Lava Orange, Light Grey & Black
#ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY#
Suspension(Front):BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Suspension(Rear):Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system
Brakes:Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm,
Brakes(Rear):Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston
Stand Alarm:ok
Thirteen years after its unsuccessful foray into the Indian motorcycle market, BMW Motorrad is once again planning to reenter the small yet growing luxury motorcycle market in India.
“Our people from BMW Motorcycle are having a look at the market. They are also in discussion with us for feedback on the matter. As soon as we see potential for a viable market entry for sustainable growth, we would take that into consideration,” said Peter Kronschnabl, president, BMW India.
BMW motorcycles would likely be priced similar to other imported motorcycles currently being sold in India by the likes Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha which are priced between 9 to 12 lakh rupees. The K1300S isn’t a brand new model, as the K line has been around since the early 1980s.
K1300S is powered by a 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder 1293cc engine which develops maximum power of 175 Bhp at 9250 rpm with maximum torque of 140 Nm at 8250 rpm. All-new engine mapping is designed to smooth out the execution of partial-load situations, while the throttle now features both open and close cables for improved precision.
BMW has jumped on the compact exhaust bandwagon so popular these days. The all-new canister (on the S model only) now contains the catalytic converter as well as an electronically controlled valve that’s all the rage these days in order to meet stricter noise limits and is purported to aid torque and power delivery throughout the rev range by controlling exhaust backpressure. An added bonus with the new exhaust is the appearance of a shorter bike, yet wheelbase and overall length have increased marginally
The massive mechanical-valve exhaust canister has been shortened quite a bit, but for emissions and sound reasons it’s still large and quells the in the Inline-Four’s howl to not much more than a loud sewing machine. BMW sells an Akrapovic exhaust that would quickly remedy this.
BMW’s goal was threefold when updating the K bikes:
1. Improve overall engine performance 2. Refine the transmission and drivetrain 3. Improve handling and rider feedback
Once under way it’s impossible not to be drawn in by the massive amount of torque the lump pumps out, quickly testing the lengths your right wrist is willing to take you. Twist the throttle and the acceleration and speed are nearly endless. Equally as impressive as the tree-stump-pulling grunt is the smoothness at which it is delivered.
Front suspension is BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut & rear is Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system. Brakes at the front are Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm & Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston at the rear.
There is no getting away from the fact that the BMW K1300S is a big bike – with a 228kg dry weight, it is never going to be a race-designed lightweight. However, the clever Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II) system does a great job of hiding that weight.
The suspension has nine potential settings to cover solo riding, pillion and both settings with luggage. It works brilliantly. The slightly numb front end is better than it was previously thanks to lighter Duolever components. Just be sure to avoid the Continental Sport Attack tyres fitted to some – they are not up to the best rubber.
It will be available in three shades: Lava Orange, Light Grey & Black. It is expected that BMW bikes with be sold side by side with BMW cars.
POSTED BY: ANOOP KUMAR GUPTA
PGDM 1ST SEM
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