| General |
| Year | 2009 | - |
| Colours | Beige, blue, red | Team Yamaha Blue, Shadow Gray |
| Make Model | BMW K 1300GT | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Height (mm) | 1,438 mm | 1455 mm |
| Length (in.) | 91.3 inches | 93.3 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2,318 mm | 2370 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 31.5 inches | 34.4 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 800 mm | 874 mm |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 33.1 inches | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 840 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 61.9 inches | 62.8 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,572 mm | 1595 mm |
| Width (in.) | 38.0 inches | 35.6 inches |
| Width (mm) | 965 mm | 904 mm |
| Height (in.) | 56.6 inches | 57.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 9.4 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 240 mm |
| Seat Height | 820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in) | 874 mm / 34.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm / 61.9 in. | 1595 mm / 62.8 in. |
| Height | 1,438 mm / 56.6 in. | 1455 mm / 57.3 in. |
| Length | 2,318 mm / 91.3 in. | 2370 mm / 93.3 in. |
| Width | 965 mm / 38.0 in. | 904 mm / 35.6 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 288.0 kg | 205.0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 24.00 litres | 15.90 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.34 gallons | 4.20 US gallons |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 562.2 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 255 | - |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 3.17 US quarts |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 634.9 pounds | 452.0 pounds |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 3.00 litres |
| Dry Weight | 255 kg / 562.2 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 15.90 litres / 4.20 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 255 kg / 562 lbs | 205.0 kg / 452.0 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 124.3 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 200.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph | - |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions" |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.6275 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.4 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 gallons | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.5 inches | 3.1 x 2.7 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 80.0 x 64.3 mm | 80.0 x 68.6 mm |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1293.00 cc | 689.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 78.90 cubic inches | 42.04 cubic inches |
| CO2 | - | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four | Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | - |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" | - |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | - |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | - |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | - |
| Fuel Reserve | 4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons | - |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Wet, Multiple |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain (final drive) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.3 inches | 7.9 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 135 mm | 201 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 115 mm | 211 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.5 inches | 8.3 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 112 mm | 104 mm |
| Trail (in.) | 4.4 inches | 4.1 inches |
| Frame Type | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Steel tube backbone, double cradle |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | 43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping |
| Rake | 29.4° | 27.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in. | 104 mm / 4.1 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 211 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 201 mm / 7.9 in. |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption |
| Lighting system | - | Headlight nacelle with quad LED headlights |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 294 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 11.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Double disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS. |
| Rims | - | Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90-R21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | - |