I am thinking of going naked

curlesw · curlesw's Garage

I stumbled across this picture of what appears to be the new 2009 BMW K1300R. I currently ride a 2005 R1200RT and think this would be a very nice addition for days when a more spirited ride is desired.

A few specs:

2009 BMW K1300R specs:

Engine

1,293cc, water-cooled four-stroke straight-four,
DOHC, four valves per cylinder

173bhp at 9,250rpm

140Nm at 8,250rpm

Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)

5.0ltr/100 km (at a steady 90 km/h)

Chassis and suspension

Aluminium beam frame, with the engine as a load-bearing member

Duolever with central spring strut (front), cast aluminium single-sided Paralever swingarm (rear), adjustable for preload and rebound damping

Dry weight 217kg

Brakes

Twin 320mm discs (front) with four-piston fixed calipers, single 265mm disc (rear) with twin-piston fixed calipers. ABS (optional)

Electronics

Anti-lock brakes, ASC traction control, ESA II (electronic suspension adjustment (optional)), Quickshift system, with clutchless, push-button gearshifts (optional)

A good webite:

http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/10/2009-bmw-k1300r-specs-more-pics-and.html

Resistance is futile me thinks.

Wayne C.

vash · vash's Garage

is that the bike that made it's debut on the latest RESIDENT EVIL film?

sweet.

flatbutt · 10-08-2008, 11:04 AM

that thing is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy more than spirited...it's possessed! It will certainly get you from here to there most expeditiously.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

The guy who sold me my R1150R bought one of those to replace it. He called me a few mos. later and said he hated it and was selling it. He said it had gone back for warranty repairs a lot and didn't have the personality of the boxers.

Heel n Toe · 10-08-2008, 11:10 AM

I like the way they put the airbag right there up high so you can lie down on it for highway cruising.

flatbutt · 10-08-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

......didn't have the personality of the boxers.

yeah I'd have a hard time letting go of the S for that reason. But I sure wish I had the coin for a Tricolore as well.

gtc · gtc's Garage

Don't worry, that'll buff right out.

Oh wait, it's SUPPOSED to look like that?

Chocaholic · 10-08-2008, 04:41 PM

I think the 05 and 06 K bikes had some issues (first of the new generation). But, from what I understand, the 07+ are reliable as a brick.

Having owned an earlier K-bike, I would not disregard this bike because of the "soul" comments from R-bike owners. The K's are smooth as glass and are scary fast. I've never met anyone that owned a late model K1200S and didn't love it. The R is the naked version of the same bike (but you knew that...hence the thread title).

HardDrive · 10-08-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtc

Don't worry, that'll buff right out.

Oh wait, it's SUPPOSED to look like that?

LOL.

I'll stick with a monster thanks.

The new 2009 1100:

Oracle · 10-08-2008, 07:57 PM

In that monster that oil filter is begging to have a hole punched thanks to a rock that will gently seize the engine... But I'd still sell a kidney to get one..

HardDrive · 10-08-2008, 08:09 PM

How about the new Ducati Fighter? Still under wraps, but someone got a hold of the November cover of an Italian Magazine that has it. Rumor has it that select dealers were given a preview last week. Basically a naked superbike.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

I originally hated the look of the K1200R, but it grew on me. Now I think it is awesome. It will hand any monster it's head without breaking a sweat - totally different league of engine.

Love the orange too. The Shiver might be sold...but I don't need 173hp...

911boost · 911boost's Garage

mmmm, bad a$$. I love those, but alas, don't trust myself with that power.