Bmw K 1300 R Review

Used Buyer Review

The K1300R is BMW's answer to a question nobody asked politely — 173 horsepower in a naked bike with zero apologies. Used examples have settled into serious value territory now, and if you find a clean one under 20k miles, grab it. The inline-four is genuinely stonking, pulling hard from 4,000rpm and absolutely deranged past 8,000. It'll embarrass sportbikes on a twisty road while you sit upright drinking in the scenery. That's a special trick. Here's the honest bit though — maintenance will remind you this is a BMW. Valve checks, throttle body sync, and that notorious ESA suspension system all cost real money at a dealer. Find one with full service history or walk away. The steering is also quite heavy at low speeds, which catches new owners off guard. Buy with 10,000-25,000 miles, check for oil leaks around the sump and cylinder head, and budget £500-800 for a thorough first service. Do that, and you've got one of the most exciting naked bikes of its generation.