With 175 HP and a dry weight of 503 LBS, performance should be excellent. My only complaint with previous K series bikes was their top heavy feel. But it looks like BMW has totally reworked this bike so hopefully that is a non-issue now. We will have to wait and see what the road tests reveal.
Press Release from BMW:
The significantly updated and upgraded successor to the BMW K 1200 S is
proudly celebrating its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show:
the new K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the world has ever
seen. As a milestone in the BMW Sports Encounter World and with engine
output of 129 kW (175 hp) combined with overall weight of 254 kg (560 lb)
including fuel, this truly supreme motorcycle offers the utmost in dynamic
performance and sporting riding features.
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.
• Fulfilment 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.
• Firmer spring/damper set-up for even better feedback.
• Supreme handling provided by optimised suspension geometry,
optimum mass distribution and a fully harmonised all-round concept.
• Perfect balance thanks to the low centre of gravity.
• Ergonomically balanced seating position for a relaxed but active style
of riding.
• Electronically adjustable second-generation ESA II suspension and
ASC Anti-Spin Control as an option.
• New, innovative generation of switches with optimised ergonomics.
• High standard of active safety provided by integral ABS (semi-integral)
featured as standard.
• On-board network; CAN-bus technology for superior function with
a smaller number of cables and low weight.
• Electronic immobiliser featured as standard.
• Optimised aerodynamics.
• HP Gearshift Assistance for shifting up without the slightest interruption
of power as special equipment.
• Wide range of standard features and special equipment tailored
to the K 1300 S with the usual high standard offered by BMW.
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