Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2012 BMW K1300S HP.
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.
While the base bike was impressive, BMW took it up a notch with a special model called the HP. Like other Beemers adorned with the exclusive moniker, the K1300 benefitted from tons of top-shelf components. In addition the Alpine White/Lupin Blue Metallic/Night Black livery, the bike also boasted an Akrapović slip-on exhaust…
…carbon fiber front fender…
…carbon fiber clutch cover…
..carbon fiber heel guards, HP billet rearsets and passenger pegs, quickshifter…
…and helpful electronic upgrades such as electronic suspension adjustment and automatic stability control.
This example is VIN: WB1050909CZV94508. The seller purchased the bike through a dealer approximately two years ago and states, “I owned a K1200S that was in so-so shape, so I sought after, for two years, to find the best of the best as a replacement, the numbered-edition K1300S HP with all of the bells and whistles, including carbon fiber everywhere. I ride my cafe-style bikes around town and my touring bikes on long rides, so this beast needs to find a new home! Tendered, garaged, and loved its whole life. Making room in the garage for an old Corvette! Zero regrets for the new owner!”
It is number 476 of 750.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,300 miles. The odometer shows 6,568 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Fully serviced when purchased. As per normal BMW, warning lights go off once you start rolling.”
Modifications:
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Akrapović slip-on exhaust.
Carbon fiber front fender.
Carbon fiber clutch cover.
Carbon fiber heel guards, HP billet rearsets and passenger pegs, quickshifter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Road 5 tires with date codes of 4919 and 3020.
The sale includes one key, luggage, and factory windshield.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“This motorcycle is in near perfect condition. Thin, hairline scratches on one side of the fairing.”
Currently located in Poolesville, Maryland this BMW is offered on a clean Maryland. Have any BMW K1300S HP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
