Feeding the engine is a EFI features (BMK-S) Digital Motor Electronics with Integrated Knock Control.
Overall, the design hasn’t been changed except the slightly redesigned side fairings and black finished front air scoops. With an overall weight of 254kg (wet weight), ‘duolever’ front suspension, firmer spring/damper set-up, a low centre of gravity, and electronically adjustable second-generation ESA II suspension, the 1300 S promises dynamic sports riding performance. It also features EVO brake system and integral ABS as standard.
2009 BMW K 1300 S will be available Dark Gray painted with sportier colored graphics (white/red/gray), Metallic Gray and Orange. Meanwhile BMW hasn’t been made public yet of the price.
Suspension features the Duolever front suspension and single-sided swingarm with integrated shaft. The rear wheel suspension uses BMW Motorrad’s proven lightweight Paralever, the modified and now even firmer set-up of the rear spring strut taking the sporting and dynamic character of the K 1300 S into account. Together with the rider’s seating position, appropriate interaction of the suspension and the position of the engine ensures not only a low overall centre of gravity with ideal mass concentration on the new K 1300 S, but also perfectly balanced, ideal wheel load distribution of 50:50.
xactly 25 years after the launch of the groundbreaking K bikes, BMW has unveiled the newest generation of this line of powerful inline-four machines. The new K bikes sport a larger displacement, now with 1,293 cc, and an array of new enhancements and features. The 2009 K 1300 S, the most powerful street legal BMW, now offers 175 hp and the torque has been bumped by 7.5 ft-lb to a very impressive 103 ft-lb at 8250 rpm.We have sold almost 65,000 four-cylinder motorcycles in the past four years, said Hendrik von Kuenheim, the President of BMW Motorrad at the K1300’s press launch at INTERMOT in Germany. Now the time has come to give this attractive model series a new and powerful impulse. I use the term new K Series on purpose because we have conducted profound changes both with regards to the technology and visual appearance. Our aim was to significantly improve the three models in terms of performance, handling, dynamics, visual appeal and quality.
New for 2009 are three K1300 models. The K 1300 S with 175 hp, the K 1300 R with 173 hp and the K 1300 GT with 160 hp. The new K bikes feature updated transmission and clutch assembly, plus smoother engine performance and new switchgear.
Von Kuenheim continues: By raising capacity to 1300 cc, our engineers have not only increased output but also torque on all three models. At the same time the driveline was intensively revised from air/fuel mixture formation right through to the exhaust system. In this way we have been able to optimize partial load behavior as well as throttle response. Now the clutch can be operated with even less effort and with greater refinement. Shifting has been improved tangibly due to constructional changes to the gearbox and drive.
BMW is introducing new options for the 2009 as well. The popular Electronic Suspension Adjustment that first appeared on the 2005 K 1200 S has now been updated with even more on-the-fly adjustability and its called ESA II. Also new is the quick-shifter option, a racing-style gear shift assistant, borrowed from BMWs race-ready HP2 Sport. Automatic Stability Control (ASC) is also offered as an option on the new K bikes.
Both the K 1300 S and also the R will also have the shift assistant - familiar from the HP2 Sport - available as an option for the first time, von Kuenheim emphasized. We have also advanced the chassis. The new lower longitudinal strut is now made of aluminum and is thus considerably lighter. This makes the front wheel guidance response even more sensitive. The result of this comprehensive development work is superior handling, improved rideability and lower fuel consumption. The electronically adjustable suspension called ESA in short was launched as a world first on the K 1200 S. Now we are presenting the new, well-proven ESA II as an option for the K Series. Apart from the suspension and damping this unique system also allows the spring rate to be adjusted at the press of a button. The K Series model revision also heralds a new and innovative generation of switches and controls
As Mr. von Kuenheim suggested the new line of K bikes also introduce BMWs brand new switchgear. For the first time BMW is furnishing all their K bikes with the familiar universal-style switches and controls.
