Comparison of BMW K 1300 R Carbon and BMW K 1300 S Sport 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1300 S Sport 2012 × |  BMW K 1300 R Carbon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1300 S Sport | BMW K 1300 R Carbon |
| Category | Sport | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,293 | 1,293 |
| Power (kw) | 126.3 | 124.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.7 | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 140 | 140 |
| Bore (mm) | 80 | 80 |
| Stroke (mm) | 64.3 | 64.3 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Stainless steel exhaust system |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Integral ABS. Can be switched off. | Double disc. Optional ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Integral ABS. Can be switched off. | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 265 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Bridge-type, cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Seat | - | One piece dual seat |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 115 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Trail (mm) | 104 | 104 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.6 | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,585 | 1,585 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 254 | 243 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 228 | 217 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5539 | 0.5728 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,221 | 1,095 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,182 | 2,228 |
| Overall width (mm) | 905 | 856 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 820 |
| Alternate seat height | 790 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 19 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 14 | 14 |
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