BMW K1300R: specs and comparison
BMW K1300R (Naked, 2009-2016): 1293 cc engine, 127 kW / 170 bhp, 243 kg (kerb weight), seat height 820 mm. Licence: Full A only.
Also written as: BMW K 1300 R
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BMW K1300R2009-2016 · 1293 cc · 127 kW
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Specs
Generation 2009-2016
| Years | 2009-2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 1293 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 127 kW / 170 bhp |
| Weight | 243 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS from 2013 |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 19 l |
| Fuel use | 42 mpg (6.8 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 150 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £7,300 - £10,400 |
Why it's worth it
- Smooth, predictable power
- Engine with real character
- Stable on the motorway
- Modern electronics
Watch out
- Expensive parts
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
- Fuel pump: hard starting, cutting out
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Questions
Is the BMW K1300R A2-legal?
No: 127 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the BMW K1300R?
820 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the BMW K1300R weigh?
243 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the BMW K1300R?
About 42 mpg (6.8 l/100 km); with the 19 l tank that is roughly 150 miles (240 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.