. . . or tried one?
Looks like an animal.
Looks like an animal.
K1300R - Anyone got 1?
- Thread starter Boxerboy55
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close to buying one last month, had two K1200R's and they are fast enough!
for £1200 you can have the HP2 digital dash fitted.
close to buying one last month, had two K1200R's and they are fast enough!
for £1200 you can have the HP2 digital dash fitted.
Got the K1300S.
<img src="http://img.skitch.com/20090923-1krypf14j9rtk58f21p26w26gp.jpg" alt="DSC02477"/>
Same bike as R,plus fairing/clip ons but I find the S actually more comfortable.
Utterly ballistic engine-fastest bike I've ever owned and that includes MV F41000,GSXR1000 K5 etc etc.
Eats rear tyres a bit-First one lasted 2600 miles
Stunning handling,with traction control and ESA.
Best brakes of any road bike ever-as confirmed by TWO and Bike mags in recent tests.
The Rs do seem to lose value quicker than the Ss for some reason.
Also,the 1300 is a huge improvement on the old 1200.
But,unless you REALLY want the R,try and S first.
At speed,it really is brilliant,whereras on the R,you will be hanging on like a chimp in a hurricane.
But both bikes are very adaptable.
Ride somewhere with panniers and ESA set to Norm/Rider/Luggage then get to the twisties,remove panniers in 10 secs and set to Sport and off you go.
I'm 6'1" and have done 500 miles in a day with no aches at all.
But my S does have the screen and clip ons which is SOOO comfy for highish speed cruising-the screen is MUCH better than the bloody thing on a GSA12 which just buffets a taller rider.
Anyway,enough waffling,go get a test ride-but please try the S as well as you may prefer it-I did.
<img src="http://img.skitch.com/20090923-1krypf14j9rtk58f21p26w26gp.jpg" alt="DSC02477"/>
Same bike as R,plus fairing/clip ons but I find the S actually more comfortable.
Utterly ballistic engine-fastest bike I've ever owned and that includes MV F41000,GSXR1000 K5 etc etc.
Eats rear tyres a bit-First one lasted 2600 miles
Stunning handling,with traction control and ESA.
Best brakes of any road bike ever-as confirmed by TWO and Bike mags in recent tests.
The Rs do seem to lose value quicker than the Ss for some reason.
Also,the 1300 is a huge improvement on the old 1200.
But,unless you REALLY want the R,try and S first.
At speed,it really is brilliant,whereras on the R,you will be hanging on like a chimp in a hurricane.
But both bikes are very adaptable.
Ride somewhere with panniers and ESA set to Norm/Rider/Luggage then get to the twisties,remove panniers in 10 secs and set to Sport and off you go.
I'm 6'1" and have done 500 miles in a day with no aches at all.
But my S does have the screen and clip ons which is SOOO comfy for highish speed cruising-the screen is MUCH better than the bloody thing on a GSA12 which just buffets a taller rider.
Anyway,enough waffling,go get a test ride-but please try the S as well as you may prefer it-I did.
Ross Dean
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Also got the S and think its the best bike I have ever owned ... so far 
the_laughing_mole
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I tried the K1300R a couple of months back at Bahnstomer. Love the look of it - in gunmetal grey it is like some sort of military grade weapon... The power is absolutely phenomenal and the noise (it had Akras fitted) was wonderful - the speed was too much for an unfaired bike but the acceleration was fantastic. Now if the bars were a little raised and a bigger fairing...mmmhhh.
I think it's great value for money compared to a GS too!
I think it's great value for money compared to a GS too!
sven
Registered user
I've got a K1200S fitted with K1200R bars - they offer a bit more leverage, but I'm not sure they've improved the (already good) comfort
Keep toying with the idea of a K1300S, but not sure if it's £7k better than my 3.5 year old 23k immaculate 1200?
Might just buy a second bike instead - or a VFR1200 
Keep toying with the idea of a K1300S, but not sure if it's £7k better than my 3.5 year old 23k immaculate 1200?
Might just buy a second bike instead - or a VFR1200 
ricdunn
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Been playing on a K1300R today while my new bike was in for some work... what a bike. Ballistic performance, incredible handling... If I hadn't just bought a 1200 GSA I'd be after one, no matter how unsuitable! Now if you could afford one of these as a second bike... 
I hope to go try a K1300R and/or K1300S later in the month. Sound like fun.
ampthill
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Think you'll find that's called the K1300GT...
took one out a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely phenomenal engine... power everywhere, turbine smooth and lovely sounds. Spins up so freely as well... sorely temted for next yearPeter
Sven,
Do the R bars fit straight onto the S?
As I prefer the look of the S but prefer the wider bars on my R.
Had the new 13S out for a day but just dont find it as comfortable as my R.
Didnt think there was a massive difference btw the 12/13, was a little disappointed to be honest.
Will want to try the new R, as it is little different before I part with my cash.
Was considering the new VFR until I heard the price....
Do the R bars fit straight onto the S?
As I prefer the look of the S but prefer the wider bars on my R.
Had the new 13S out for a day but just dont find it as comfortable as my R.
Didnt think there was a massive difference btw the 12/13, was a little disappointed to be honest.
Will want to try the new R, as it is little different before I part with my cash.
Was considering the new VFR until I heard the price....
Got a K1200R - great bike, awesome acceleration but it's not a tourer. I drove it from Inverness to Chester yesterday and the wind gets very tiring very quickly. Drove from Chester back to Matlock this morning over the Cat & Fiddle, what a hoot !
I have a K1300R got it the middle of August it now has 3800 miles on it. So far 250 miles is the most I have put on in a day. I have a givi rack with 52L topbox and givi quick release pannier rails with 35L panniers and will be touring on it next year 2-up. I tried the S as well but found the R more comfortable on my wrists. I also found the R you knew what speed you were doing where as the S you were going a lot quicker than you thought. It does eat rear tyres a bit mine needs a new one now (not too bad I suppose for 172 bhp). It is also a bit limited on tank range but so is the R
. The quick shifter is excellant once you get used to it. I did 3100 miles in 12 days in July on my 1200GS with my mate on his CB1300 (with no screen) and he coped fine so I am sure the R will cope, obviously you have to make allowances but you have to with all bikes one way or another. I say try one and try and get it for as long as you can. You WILL love it
. The quick shifter is excellant once you get used to it. I did 3100 miles in 12 days in July on my 1200GS with my mate on his CB1300 (with no screen) and he coped fine so I am sure the R will cope, obviously you have to make allowances but you have to with all bikes one way or another. I say try one and try and get it for as long as you can. You WILL love it
sven
Registered user
Have a look at posts 36, 38 and 39 here
http://www.bikersoracle.com/kseries/forum/showthread.php?t=1483&highlight=k1200r&page=4Got to take them off next weekend though and refit the standard bars as I've part-ex'ed the K for an R1200GS
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