Bmw K1300r Review. In our recent review of the 2009 K1300S we covered the host of updates upgrades and improvements to the K line so be certain to read that article here for more in-depth info on those changes. Its just very unfortunate that it prices itself out of the market to so many.
On a steady commute to work say the engine is smooth with clean throttle control and easy low-down power. The K1300s gearbox can take a quickshifter the K1200s cant. By tilting the engine forward slightly and fitting a dry-sump oil supply BMW have been able to make the engine sit around six cm lower than a conventional unit.
If youre as lazy as I am when it comes to shifting but dont want to risk bunging up the tranny with fancy clutchless upshifts BMW has made the Gear Shift Assistant from the HP2 Sport as an available option on the K1300S.
The build quality on the K1300R is good. It feels well-made and worth its asking price with some details like a small BMW logo on its tail and LED licence plate illuminators as notable delighters. The BMW K13000R is actually a little easier to chuck around than the faired BMW K1300S model thanks to wider taller handlebars which give. Shifting action is Japanese sportbike-like.