2009 BMW K 1300 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2009 BMW K 1300 GT features a 1293 cc (78.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 160 HP (116.8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 135 Nm (99.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 123.7 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the K 1300 GT measures 288 kg (635 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,572 mm (61.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 480 km (298 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2009 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
123.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.56 HP/kg (1.8 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~480 km (298 mi)
Engine
Displacement1293.0 ccm (78.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis
Rake29.4°
Trail112 mm (4.4 inches)
Front SuspensionBMW Motorrad Duolever
Front Travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping.
Rear Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1572 mm (61.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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