BMW K 1300 GT - Manual (Page 51)

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10/2008
Page 51
Another new highlight on the K 1300 R is the brand-new generation of
switches and controls. Featuring MID (Moulded Interconnect Device)
technology, the new control units are far smaller and more compact and at
the same time offer an even higher standard of functionality, clear design
and optimum access for easy reach.
HP instrument cluster as special equipment for sports riding.
The new K 1300 R may be equipped with the HP instrument cluster already
well-known from the HP2 Sport as special equipment for the most sporting
and dynamic riding requirements, for example on the race track.
This superior system developed in cooperation with the German data
specialist 2D Systems comes with a large digital display informing the rider in
the Road Mode on typical features and data such as road speed, engine
speed, mileage covered so far, remaining mileage on the fuel available, and
the time spent travelling. During the warm-up phase, in turn, the instruments
offer further helpful data.
In the Racing Mode the instrument cluster presents data such as lap times,
maximum engine speed, road speed, or the number of gearshifts.
The HP instrument cluster comes additionally with eight freely programmable
LED lights serving, for example to present engine speed or acting as an
external gearshift indicator.
Even more dynamic, masculine and aggressive look.
With its even more muscular design, the new K 1300 R simply oozes a strong
feeling of power and performance at very fi rst sight, standing out clearly from
its competitors and leaving behind an impressive visual message through its
even more dynamic appearance.
The newly designed fairing on the front wheel mount and the compact front
wheel mudguard give even greater emphasis to the front end of the K 1300 R,
making it look even sleeker and more dynamic. The aggressively styled
radiator trim panels, in turn, demonstrate even more power and performance
than before. The intake panel is also new in its design and is now fully painted,
supporting the powerful, dynamic look of the K 1300 R through its almost
rough and jagged form.
The side covers are even more striking in design, offering even better
protection of the rider’s knees from wind and weather through their contoured
edges. A modifi ed headlight body as well as new paintwork on the headlight
panel, in turn, give the K 1300 R a new and even more aggressive face at