Superbike BMW K1300R When the BMW K1200R was introduced in 2004, it was billed as the "most powerful naked bike of all times." Now, thanks to the Suzuki B-King, the K1300R is being called "the most powerful naked bike BMW has ever built." That must smart. In addition to a little more power and torque thanks to the slightly larger engine, the K1300R also receives identical suspension to the K1300S sports tourer. It's actually the add-ons that have us most excited: both traction control and a quickshifter have become optional extras. Power is now up to 173bhp (from 163), torque stands at 103lb/ft (from 94), but more importantly the final drive ratio has been reduced to 2.91 (compared to 2.82 on the K1300S) for increased acceleration at the expense of top speed. The only fly in the ointment is the weight: 243kg (536lb) with a full tank of fuel. In comparison the portly B-King weighs just 235kg (518lb). In addition to the additional 135cc, BMW harps on about the ESA II electronically adjustable suspension (which we'll be explaining in its own article shortly), the enhanced handling thanks to firmer springs and dampers, and the decreased emissions thanks to the big, heavy three-way catalyst. The big change that we're not seeing (especially in the dyno graph) is the addition of smoother fueling or an increase in ability over, say, a bike like a Honda 919, which seems to be capable of everything the K1300R is, but with better handling, less weight and a lower price tag.
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