BMW K 1300 GT User Manual

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10/2008

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K 1300 S, in the harmony of its lines and in its expression, is obviously a
BMW and a member of the K-family at very fi rst sight.

Almost every visible part on the motorcycle is also part of the machine’s
overall design. First and foremost, however, the design of the new K 1300 S is
determined and shaped by the new fairing, the inner area of the upper fairing
section always in the rider’s direct line of vision having been modifi ed for
an even more sophisticated and classy look. And the instruments also come
in new, unprecedented design.

Even more slender, modular fairing.
The slender power unit featured by the new K 1300 S allows the use of a
slender fairing at the top, giving the entire motorcycle a truly slim silhouette
from the front.

The slender front end gives even greater emphasis to the dynamic look of the
entire motorcycle through the V-shaped transition from the upper section
of the fairing into the windshield. This striking V-shape then continues with
a clear subdivision of the individual surfaces into the headlight glass and along
the front mudguard, giving the unique “face” of the K 1300 S an even
more distinctive look than on its predecessor. The direction indicators, fi nally,
are integrated in the rear-view mirrors in typical BMW style, offering an
exceptionally good line of vision.

On the road the optimised fairing of the new K 1300 S bears out its superior
aerodynamic qualities resulting from a wide range of comprehensive tests
in the wind tunnel. The objective was to maintain best-in-class protection from
wind and weather despite the slender and sporting silhouette of the machine.
Once again, therefore, the emphasis was on riding in relaxed style, and not on
breaking theoretical records such as minimum air resistance.

As before, the fl ow of air along the fairing is guided by the contours of the
new machine and the convex “spade” design at the sides of the windshield,
keeping wind pressure on the rider’s body to a minimum and guiding rainwater
around the rider’s shoulders.

Gill-like openings at the top of the side fairing use differences in air pressure
to guide rainwater around the rider’s feet to the inside and beneath the motor-
cycle. A carefully designed additional splashguard likewise serves to minimise
any contamination at the side and rear.

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