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BMW K1300GT Review / Page 4 By Trevor Hedge With all things BMW the real bugbear comes down to the price. Australia receives two variations of the K1300GT. The SE model retails for $32,775 plus on road coasts but does boast the ESA, ASC and tyre pressure indication system along with heated seats and Xenon lights over the standard K1300GT. Not that the standard model is too hard done by as you still get the panniers, ABS, heated grips and cruise control for your $29,800. The only options really missing from the GT are an integrated satellite navigation system or stereo. Of course BMW does offer the optional Navigator kit which attaches to the bars and uses Bluetooth to deliver voice guidance via a headset in your helmet but while it is effective, it is hardly as convenient as a system fully integrated with a stereo speaker system and the dash instrumentation. While the extra three grand for the SE might be hard to swallow at sign up, I am sure it would be rewarded down the track when it comes time to sell as higher specified models always do better in the second-hand market. |
| Specifications – BMW K1300GT Engine – 1293cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder Claimed Power – 160hp (118kW) @ 9000rpm Claimed Torque – 135Nm (99lb/ft) @ 8000rpm Compression Ratio - 13:1 Induction - BMW-K Electronic engine management, 46mm throttle bodies Transmission – Six speed, shaft drive Brakes, Front - 320mm discs, four-piston calipers, semi integral ABS (BMW EVO) Brakes, Rear - 294mm disc, twin-piston caliper, semi integral ABS (BMW EVO) Frame - Aluminium bridge with load bearing engine Suspension, Front - Duolever, central suspension strut Suspension, Rear - Paralever, shaft drive integrated with swingarm Suspension Travel, Front / Rear - 115 / 135mm Tyres, Front / Rear - 120/70ZR17 / 180/55ZR17 Wheelbase - 1572mm Length x Width (With panniers) x Height (Excluding mirrors) - 2318 x 990 x 1438 Castor - 112mm Steering Head Angle - 60.6° Seat Height – 820-840mm (Optional Low = 800mm) Dry Weight – 255kg Wet Weight - 288kg with all fluids and fuel Fuel Capacity – 24 Litres Average Consumption on test – 6.3 litres per 100km Range – 380km Warranty – Two years Price - $29,800 ($32,775 for SE version) |
Positives + Smooth and powerful engine + Fantastic implementation of latest technology + Anti lock brakes + Electronically adjustable suspension + Stability control + Heated seats and grips Negatives - Pricey - Rear suspension not as compliant as front - Staid styling - No stereo - No integrated GPS |
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BMW K1300GT Review
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