2008-10-08 - News from BMW Motorrad for 2009 Munich. The significantly updated and upgraded successor to the BMW K 1200 S is
proudly celebrating its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show:
the new
K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the world has ever
seen. As a milestone in the BMW Sports Encounter World and with engine
output of 129 kW (175 hp) combined with overall weight of 254 kg (560 lb)
including fuel, this truly supreme motorcycle offers the utmost in dynamic
performance and sporting riding features.
Printable Picture, Picture: BMWNow the significantly uprated successor to the BMW K 1200 R is making
its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT Motorcycle Show in the
BMW Urban Encounter World - the new
K 1300 R, the most powerful
naked bike BMW has ever built.
Developing maximum output of 127 kW (173 hp) and weighing exactly 243 kg
(536 lb) with a full tank, this extravagant Power Roadster, one of the most
powerful and dynamic machines in its segment, fulfi ls the greatest demands
in terms of riding dynamics without in any way neglecting the particular
wishes and preferences of the BMW customer in terms of safety, equipment
and riding comfort. Hence, BMW remains at the top also in the special
category of Power Naked Bikes.
Printable Picture, Picture: BMWIntroducing the new
BMW K 1300 GT, BMW Motorrad is opening up new
dimensions in the BMW Touring Encounter World in terms of both riding
dynamics and grand touring qualities, enhancing the Company's worldwide
leadership in the Dynamic Tourer segment.
Offering even greater supremacy all along the drivetrain, an even higher
standard of quality, an aerodynamic fairing enhanced to a new level of
perfection, and a wide range of special equipment, the new K 1300 GT stands
for Gran Turismo of the highest calibre. It combines maximum agility and
sporting riding dynamics with the ideal package for long tours. And with its
engine output 118 kW (160 hp), together with maximum torque of 135 Newtonmetres
(99 lb-ft), the new K 1300 GT also benefi ts from the increase in engine
size and stands out as one of the most powerful motorcycles in its segment. In
typical BMW style, therefore, the new K 1300 GT meets the greatest demands
in terms of riding dynamics, comfort, safety, and equipment.
Printable Picture, Picture: BMWAlso new and for the first time at a public show the
BMW S 1000 RR racing machine - Superbike World Championship 2009.
BMW Press Text
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