BMW K 1300 GT - Manual (Page 31)

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10/2008
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LED rear lights in clear glass look.
Matching the sporting, dynamic appearance of the new K 1300 S, this is the
fi rst model in BMW’s four-cylinder series to be fi tted as standard with a LED
rear light in clear glass look. The use of light-emitting diodes taking the place
of conventional bulbs guarantees unimpaired and maintenance-free operation,
and extends the service life of the lights several times over.
Digital instrument cluster in new design.
The extra-light instrument cluster on the K 1300 S based throughout on
digital technology comes with a newly designed speedometer and rev counter
as well as the typical BMW Info-Flatscreen. This Information Display offers
the rider permanent information on the temperature of the coolant, the
remaining level of fuel in the tank, the time of day, and the gear currently in
mesh.
Wherever ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment is fi tted as an optional
extra, the system also provides information on the current set-up of the
running gear. Further information available on demand in this case is the
current mileage of the motorcycle, trip mileage and – once the level of fuel
has dropped to reserve, the range still remaining.
Any defects or interruptions in operation are presented in the Display together
with a text message on what has gone wrong. The entire instrument
cluster, incidentally, is controlled by a photoelectric cell and is automatically
illuminated once it gets dark.
HP Instrument Cluster as special equipment for sports riding.
For very sporting purposes and competitive events, for example on the race
track, the new K 1300 S may be equipped with the HP Instrument Cluster
already well-known from the HP2 Sport as a special feature.
Developed in close cooperation with the German data recording specialists
2D Systems, this system comes with a large digital display. In the Road
Mode it informs the rider on typical points such as road speed, engine speed,
mileage, the remaining range on the fuel in the tank and the time spent
travelling so far. During the warm-up phase, in turn, the system offers other
helpful information for extra convenience.
In the Racing Mode, on the other hand, the HP Instrument Cluster provides
additional data such as lap times, maximum engine speed, top speed, or
the number of gearshifts. In addition, the HP Instrument Cluster comes with
eight freely programmable LED lights which the rider may use, for example,
to indicate specifi c engine speed levels or as external shift indicators.