The beefy naked comes with a 1,293 cc straight-four that delivers 173 hp at 9,250 rpm and a peak torque of 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm. Riders can enjoy their time on the bike, as over 70 percent of the torque is available from 3,000 rpm.
Customers can choose to fit their bikes with an optional ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment II) running gear, which can modify the damping effect for the two spring struts and the spring pre-tension on the rear ear spring struts, as well as the spring rate and spring hardness, all at the touch of a button.
Here are the technical highlights of the bike:
- Tuned Digital Motor Electronics to fulfill the highest environmental standards.
- Optimized charge process for greater performance and lower fuel consumption.
- Optimized exhaust system with a new rear-end muffler and electronic flap control as well as a fully controlled three-way catalyst.
- Desmodromic operation of the power application function to improve dosage of engine power.
- High riding precision combined with maximum riding stability ensured by the optimized Duolever front wheel suspension with a newly designed longitudinal arm at the bottom.
- Firm spring/damper set-up for even better feedback to the rider.
- Supreme handling ensured by optimized suspension geometry, optimum mass distribution and a perfectly balanced overall concept.
- Second-generation ESA II electronically adjustable suspension and ASC anti-spin control as an option.
- Innovative generation of control switches with optimized ergonomics.
- Optimized, maintenance-free shaft drive with a new two-stage drive shaft.
- HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without the slightest interruption of power and traction available as an option.
- Wide range of standard features and accessories tailored to the K1300R
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