2009 BMW K 1300 GT

BMW K 1300 GT 2009


2009 BMW K 1300 GT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model name BMW K 1300 GT
Year model 2009
Type Sport touring
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1293.0 ccm (78.90 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Effect 160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Top speed 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x stroke 80.0 x 64.3 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Fuel consumption 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 29.4°
Trail 112 mm (4.4 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever
Front wheel travel 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping.
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Double-piston floating caliper. ABS.
Diameter 294 mm (11.6 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 255.0 kg (562.2 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 288.0 kg (634.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.6275 HP/kg
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height 1438 mm (56.6 inches)
Overall length 2318 mm (91.3 inches)
Overall width 965 mm (38.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1572 mm (61.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Beige, blue, red
Starter Electric
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