BMW K 1300 GT - Manual (Page 37)

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10/2008
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At the front the shape of the mudguard supports the fl ow of air to the radiator.
The fl ow of air to the oil cooler and the coolant radiator is indeed so effi cient
that the K 1300 S, despite its high output and supreme performance, requires
only a relatively small radiator surface.
Thanks to the proven modular structure of the fairing, partial disassembly of
fairing components for servicing does not involve a major effort. The front
end made up of two plastic shells is a monocoque structure and offers
a wide range of supports and fastening options for cables and other fairing
components. The headlight, in turn, is a load-bearing element at the front
end, helping to keep the overall structure light and easy to remove and re-fi t.
Headlights with a clear glass cover and refl ectors in free-form
surface technology add another striking touch.
Like the K 1200 S, the new K 1300 S comes with a strikingly designed
headlight made up of no less than three light units, one low beam and two
high beams with fully integrated H7 bulbs. The clear glass cover on the
headlight is made of impact- and scratch-proof extra-light polycarbonate. The
refl ectors come in free-form surface technology to exactly maintain light
requirements and provide excellent light intensity and illumination of the road
ahead. To change the bulbs, fi nally, the headlight is easily accessible from
both behind and beneath.
Fuel tank and seat in perfect ergonomic design.
As on the former model, the fuel tank on the K 1300 S is made of light
but strong plastic and offers a capacity of 19 litres or 4.2 imp gals (including
4 litres/0.9 imp gals reserve). To lower the centre of gravity, the fuel tank is
almost in the middle of the motorcycle behind the airbox.
Thanks to the overall package of the K 1300 S, the tank is particularly slender
beneath the rider for optimum knee support and grip. The ongoing shape
and design of the tank follows functional criteria and the space available:
Despite its compact design, the tank offers maximum capacity on minimum
use of material.
Production of the tank in the rotation process provides maximum freedom
in design. This freedom has been used to give the tank fairing even more
distinctive contours creating a very attractive interplay of light and shade,
the individual surfaces taking on a new look from every perspective.
The seat also follows this timeless and highly appealing design language
continuing into the trim panels at the rear. The essential criterion for the
double seat bench designed along the same lines as on the former K 1200 S