Bmw K 1300 S vs Bmw K 1200 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 S vs Bmw K 1200 S. Bmw K 1300 S: 175 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw K 1200 S: 167 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 S
Bmw K 1200 S
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
167 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
248 kg
Type
Supersport
Sport
Horsepower
175 hp @ 9,250 rpm
167 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
130 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
Top Speed
280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
270 km/h
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 S
8.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards meticulous maintenance with genuine greatness."
Pros
+Ferocious, silky inline-four
+Exceptional high-speed stability
+Duolever front end precision
Cons
−ESA units fail expensively
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Coolant pipe cracking issues
Bmw K 1200 S
7.8/10
"A proper fast bike that demands respect, preparation, and documented service history."
Pros
+Savage top-end power delivery
+Duolever handling genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Electronics age poorly and expensively
−Specialist knowledge required for servicing
−Heavy for tight urban work
Top 10 Accessories
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