BMW K 1300 GT - Manual (Page 5)

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10/2008
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developed, lower longitudinal arm now made of a forged aluminium alloy
ensures an even more sensitive and transparent response, further enhancing
the leadership of BMW Motorrad in the area of suspension technology.
The spring/damper set-up is fi rmer than before also in the interest
of even better feedback.
The K 1300 S is available with second-generation Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA II) as an option, a further development and improvement of
the original ESA suspension introduced for the fi rst time in series production
on the K 1200 S.
Applying the most advanced CAN-bus technology, the progressive
on-board network allows a wide range of functions and facilitates the
diagnostic procedures usually required by intelligently connecting
the machine’s electrical and electronic systems.
An overview of technical highlights:
• Even more dynamic performance, particularly at lower and medium
engine speeds, thanks to the increase in engine capacity.
• Engine output 129 kW (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque
140 Newton-metres (103 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm.
• Increase in torque by more than 10 Newton-metres (7.4 lb-ft) all the way
from 2,000–8,000 rpm.
• Fulfi lment of the strictest environmental standards through newly
harmonised Digital Motor Electronics.
• Optimised cylinder charge cycle for even better performance on less fuel.
• Optimised exhaust system with a new rear muffl er and electronically
controlled fl ap management plus a fully controlled three-way catalytic
converter.
• Desmodromic operation improving the dosage of gas and engine power.
• Optimised, maintenance-free shaft drive with a new, two-stage drive shaft.
• Even greater riding precision combined with maximum riding stability
ensured by optimised Duolever front wheel suspension with new set-up
of the lower longitudinal arm.