Faster and Faster: 2009 BMW K1300GT: Specs, video and more pics

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

2009 BMW K1300GT: Specs, video and more pics

The first video of the 2009 BMW K1300GT in action...

2009 BMW K1300GT specs:

Engine

1,293cc, water-cooled four-stroke straight-four,
DOHC, four valves per cylinder

160bhp at 9,000rpm

135Nm at 8,000rpm

Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)

5.0ltr/100 km (at a steady 90 km/h)

Chassis and suspension

Aluminium beam frame, with the engine as a load-bearing member

Duolever with central spring strut (front), cast aluminium single-sided Paralever swingarm (rear), adjustable for preload and rebound damping

Dry weight 255kg

Brakes

Twin 320mm discs (front) with four-piston fixed calipers, single 294mm disc (rear) with twin-piston fixed calipers. Integral ABS

Electronics

Anti-lock brakes, ASC traction control, ESA II (electronic suspension adjustment (optional))