BMW K 1300 S Motorsport suspension setup and specs

BMW K 1300 S Motorsport, 2015: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 115 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2015. Figures as published by BMW.

2015 BMW K 1300 S Motorsport
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BMW K 1300 S

2015 · sport · 1293 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Front electronic suspensionElectronic Suspension Adjustment II (ESA II)
Rear electronic suspensionElectronic Suspension Adjustment II (ESA II)

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel115 mm (4.5 in)
Rear suspension travel135 mm (5.3 in)
Front suspensionDuolever (BMW/Hossack type)
Rear suspensionParalever monoshock

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1585 mm (62.4 in)
Rake29.6°
Trail104 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston Brembo calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper

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