Updated :  17 February 2010

This page is dedicated to the BMW K1300.

The BMWK1300 comes to two models the K1300R and the K1300S.  As you can see by the pictures ones fully faired and ones an un-faired or naked motorcycle.  It was released as a replacement for the K1200 back in 2008 and BMW's interpretation of the high speed sports-touring motorcycle as per the ZX-14 and the Hayabusa.

Now personally, I'd pass on the K1300S however I'd go for the K1300R.  The reason for this is obvious.  The K1300S version is boring to look at sure its a nice motorcycle but there are lots of other nice motorcycles including the K1300GT version.  It also looks too much like the Honda Blackbird or even the old ZZR1200.  BMW needs to make this version stand out a little bit more.  However the K1300R is in your face odd yet desirable it shouts BMWs design theme - lovely. 

Regardless of which model they are perfectly suited to long distance cruising with or without luggage or passenger.  The only thing that annoys me with both models is the low rent instrument panel.  What going on? Why are all manufacturers (not just BMW) giving us cheap looking dials? This is an expensive motorcycle not a light weight!

It is in my high performance motorcycle list because it is!  Lots of power, torque and enough handling. Sure its not as fast as the previously mention Kawasaki or the Suzuki but since the self imposed top speed limit for manufacturers it doesn't really matter does it?

So as usual BMW has made an excellent sports-tourer even a daily commuter.