BMW K 1300GT Specs

2009 - 2011 • 3 variants

BMW has built the K 1300GT, a touring motorcycle, across 3 variants since 2009, most recently updated for 2011. Under the tank sits a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 1293.00 cc in capacity. It makes 173 hp at peak. Torque tops out at 140 Nm.

About the BMW K 1300GT

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW K 1300GT, a Sport touring motorcycle with a production run from 2009 to 2011. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

BMW K 1300GT by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2009	2010	2011
Engine Type	In-line four	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Frame Type	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Seat Height	820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in)	820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in)	820 mm / 32.3 in.
Brakes - Front	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Double disc. Anti-Lock Brakes
Fuel Capacity	19 L / 5.0 US gal	19 L / 5.0 US gal	24.00 litres / 6.34 gallons ↑
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single disc
Suspension - Front	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Suspension - Rear	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Colours	Beige, blue, red	Red, beige, blue	Red, beige, blue
Clutch	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Final Drive	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan)
Wet Weight	255 kg / 562 lbs	255 kg / 562 lbs	288.0 kg / 634.9 lbs ↑
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17	180/55-ZR17
Rake	29.4°	29.4°	29.4°
Fuel Consumption	6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg	6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg	5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) ↓
Wheel Travel - Rear	135 mm / 5.3 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	254 mm / 10.0 in. ↑
Max Torque	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 ↓
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.6275 HP/kg	0.6205 HP/kg	0.6205 HP/kg