BMW K 1300 GT User Manual

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10/2008

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developed, lower longitudinal arm now made of a forged aluminium 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 fi rmer 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 fi rst 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 machine’s electrical and electronic systems.

An overview of technical highlights:

Even more dynamic performance, particularly at lower and medium
engine speeds, thanks to the increase in engine capacity.

Engine output 129 kW (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque
140 Newton-metres (103 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm.

Increase in torque by more than 10 Newton-metres (7.4 lb-ft) all the way
from 2,000–8,000 rpm.

Fulfi lment of the strictest environmental standards through newly
harmonised Digital Motor Electronics.

Optimised cylinder charge cycle for even better performance on less fuel.

Optimised exhaust system with a new rear muffl er and electronically
controlled fl ap management plus a fully controlled three-way catalytic
converter.

Desmodromic operation improving the dosage of gas and engine power.

Optimised, maintenance-free shaft drive with a new, two-stage drive shaft.

Even greater riding precision combined with maximum riding stability
ensured by optimised Duolever front wheel suspension with new set-up
of the lower longitudinal arm.

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