BMW’s K-series debuted in the early 80s with the K100, a huge departure from the boxer-powered creations that the company had been using for decades. The new bikes were affectionately known as the “flying bricks” to represent the general shape of the longitudinal inline motors. It would take until 2014 for BMW to fall in line with their Japanese competition and go with an inline four-cylinder engine laid across the frame. It competed against the Honda Blackbird and Suzuki Hayabusa when it came to horsepower and speed, but offered much more in creature comfort for riders dedicated to eating up miles at speed – traction control, ABS, luggage, heated grips, and more.
The model was updated to the K1300S in 2008 with a minor restyle, improved fueling, new clutch and transmission, an optional quickshifter, updated electronic suspension adjustment, and amusingly, a redesigned turn signal switch that ditched the long-standing “one per side” setup.
If you wanted to go fast on a race track, BMW was glad to sell you a S1000RR. But if you wanted to fast in the real world, the K1300S was your ticket. As noted in this RoadCarver review, “the BMW K1300S generates as much torque at 4,000 rpm as the BMW S1000RR makes at 11,000 rpm.” Specifically, the updated K-bike motor pushed a healthy 175 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 103 lb-ft at 8,250 rpm through a shaft final drive.
In a Roundup piece in the June 1999 issue of Cycle World, John Burns conveyed his experience with the bike as such: “It’s a nearly out-of-body experience to ride one with 175 horsepower and a quick-shifter, for God’s sake.” He summed up this new generation of Bavarian sport-tourer saying simply “More power, more technology, more exciting.”
This example is VIN: WB1050904AZV93862.
The odometer shows 47,332 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok, >150 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New (Mineral Oil)
Final Drive Oil Level: Ok
Final Drive Oil Condition: New
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80+%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 26/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 26/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 50%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9V
Running Condition: Ok, runs well on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-TPMS Light is illuminated, rear tire
-LH mirror spring is weak
-Has manual cam chain tensioner
Repairs Performed:
-Engine oil and filter
-Hydro 3
-Final drive oil
Repairs Recommended:
-TMPS Sensor, replace + pair to ECU
Modifications:
ZTechnik windscreen with adjustable extension.
R&G Racing engine cover slider and carbon fiber case cover.
R&G Racing spindle sliders.
Adjustable Pazzo Racing levers.
Carbon side pieces.
Quad Lock phone mount and USB charging port.
Billet HP rear-sets with carbon fiber heel guards.
Savage Racing swing-arm slider.
Akrapovic titanium exhaust with carbon fiber end-cap and heat shield, and aftermarket passenger pegs.
R&G Racing frame sliders.
Kickstand shoe.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Road 6 tires both with the date code 2624.
The sale includes one ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
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Currently located in Panorama City, CA, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this BMW is offered on a clean Wisconsin title.
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