| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | BMW | - |
| Model | K 1300GT | Tuono 1000 R Factory |
| Colours | Beige, blue, red | - |
| Make Model | BMW K 1300GT | Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | - | 43.31 in |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 99 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 3.90 in |
| Length (mm) | - | 2025 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 31.89 in |
| Width (mm) | - | 830 mm |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 55.51 in |
| Width (in.) | - | 32.68 in |
| Height (mm) | - | 1100 mm |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 33.1 inches | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 840 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1410 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 79.72 in |
| Seat Height | 820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in) | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm / 61.9 in. | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Height | 1,438 mm / 56.6 in. | 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Length | 2,318 mm / 91.3 in. | 2025 mm / 79.7 in |
| Width | 965 mm / 38.0 in. | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | - | 4.76 US gal |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | - | 18 L |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 399 lbs |
| Dry Weight | 255 kg / 562.2 lbs | 181 kg / 399 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 255 kg / 562 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph | 252.3 km/h / 156.7 mp/h |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | - | 3.5 sec |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | - | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | - | 6.0 sec |
| Acceleration (60-100 km/h) | - | 4.6 sec |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | - | 9.3 sec |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.8 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.6275 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | - | 20.4 sec / 244.4 km/h / 151.9 mph |
| Standing Start 0-150 km/h | - | 5.4 sec |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | - | 10.0 sec |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.4 sec | 11.1 sec / 210.9 km/h / 131.0 mph |
| Engine |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | - | 1.06 US gal |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 60.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 3.82 x 2.66 in |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | - | 4 L |
| Engine Type | In-line four | V-twin, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 997.62 cc |
| Stroke | 64.3 mm | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" | 97 x 67.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | Two-into-two, Euro3 |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection, Ø57 mm throttle bodies. |
| Fuel Reserve | 4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons | 4 L / 1.1 US gal |
| Ignition | - | Digital electronic ignition integrated with the fuel injection system. One spark plug per cylinder. |
| Lubrication | - | Dry sump with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooler. |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 40:16 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | 1sr 34:15 / 2nd 31:19 / 3rd 26:20 / 4th 24:22 / 5th 24:25 / 6th 23:26 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 60:31 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | - | 1.69 in |
| Trail (in.) | - | 4.08 in |
| Trail (mm) | - | 103.7 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 4.72 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 120 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 5.24 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 133 mm |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | - | 43 mm |
| Frame Type | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy. Removable aluminium alloy saddle mount frame. |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Öhlins Racing ø43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Aluminium alloy double member swingarm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) rising rate linkages. Öhlins Racing piggy-back monoshock with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. |
| Rake | 29.4° | 25° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in. | 103.7 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 133 mm / 5.2 in |
| Electronics |
| Tachometer | Standard | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Charging System | - | 12V - 500W |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 11.6 inches | 8.66 in |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 294 mm | 220 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | 12.60 in |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320mm floating discs, stainless steel, 4 piston calipers, Brembo Gold |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo Gold |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Forged aluminium alloy OZ wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.50 x 17" |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17" |