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 and numerous carbon fiber components including a carbon front fender, carbon clutch protector, carbon tank cover, carbon heel guards, and a carbon seat cowl.
Other upgraded factory elements included HP billet rearsets and passenger pegs, a quickshifter, and Electronic Suspension Adjustment. Each example came adorned in a brushed aluminum serial-number plate—with this example being number 200 of 750.
This example is VIN: WB1050902CZV94365.
During their ownership, the seller has covered 50 miles. The odometer shows 10,142 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller: “An oil change was completed in preparation for sale.”
Mechanical Issues:
Per the seller: “There are no current known mechanical issues”
Modifications:
Carbon fiber windscreen with mesh-backed slits.
Carbon fiber intake covers.
Carbon fiber side covers and TechSpec SnakeSkin tank grips.
Carbon fiber rear fender and carbon license plate frame.
Aftermarket adjustable shorty-style levers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT tires with date codes of 2615 and 4821.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Yuma, Arizona, this BMW is offered on a clean Arizona title. Please note: this dealership sale has an additional $149 documentation fee payable directly to the seller post auction.
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