Even greater riding precision and agility, even more dynamic power and performance, and, at the same time, the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of a BMW.
The main objective in developing the new K 1300 S was to create an even more supreme motorcycle with enhanced riding qualities ensured by an even more powerful and harmonious torque curve and a higher standard of riding comfort. Increasing engine capacity to 1,293 cc while maintaining maximum engine speed of 11,000 rpm ultimately led to a significant improvement of performance, power and torque.
The K 1300 S comes as an option with ASC Anti-Spin Control fitted at the factory and taking the significantly greater power and torque of the new four-cylinder into account. Particularly on a high-torque motorcycle and on road surfaces varying frequently, ASC is a very sensible addition to ABS, preventing the rear wheel from spinning when accelerating and thus losing lateral stability, which otherwise might make the rear end swerve out of control.
By comparing the speed of the front and rear wheels with the help of the ABS sensors, the electronic control unit determines when the rear wheel is spinning, engine management taking back the ignition angle and intervening in the fuel injection process to reduce engine power accordingly.