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 Motorsport. The most obvious change was the livery, which combines Black Storm Metallic, Light White, Lupine Blue metallic, and Racing Red.
Other Motorsport features included:
BMW HP forged alloy wheels.
BMW HP footpegs for rider and passenger.
Black bellypan.
Carbon fiber accents.
Manufactured in June of 2015, this example is VIN: WB1050907GZV95520. The seller purchased the bike two years ago through an Iconic auction.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 400 miles. The odometer shows 7,425 miles.
Modifications:
Leo Vince exhaust.
Tank protector.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ tires with date codes of 3218 and 3318.
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes the stock luggage.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, this K1300S is offered on a clean California title with registration current through October 2023.
Have any K1300 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
2016
Make
BMW
Model
K1300S
Mileage
7,425
VIN
WB1050907GZV95520
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 42
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: g*********5
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $9,630 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
