BMW K 1300 S (2010) vs BMW R 1200RT LC (2014)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1300 S | R 1200RT LC |
| Years: | 2010 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 1170, 71.4 co in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Exhaust management: | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator, 580W | 620 W |
| Battery: | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free | Ah 12V/12 Ah maintenance-free |
| Clutch: | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Max Power: | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1 |
| Frame: | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing |
| Steering Head Angle: | 60.4º | 63.6° |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | BMW Telelever |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | BMW EVO Paralever |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 136 mm / 5.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/60 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 (excl. mirrors) | Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in | 805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm) |
| Dry Weight: | 228 kg / 503 lbs | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 254 kg / 550 lbs | 274 kg / 604 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |