The BMW
K1300R is a naked motorcycle made
by BMW. The engine was subtly modified by British
company Ricardo plc. It has an exhaust butterfly flap to boost
torque and improve exhaust note. The K1300R features BMW's optional ESA-II
electronic suspension adjustment. The bike also has a conventional indicator
switch instead of the usual BMW three button configurations.
The K1300R is considered a muscle bike, a slang term
for naked or standard motorcycles that put an emphasis on high power output and
fast acceleration. Its close gearing and exceptionally broad power delivery
provide the drive output power necessary to accelerate quickly, while its long
wheelbase and low and canted mounted engine help the motorcycle plant the power
without unintentional power wheelies. In tests carried out by Bike
Magazine in the UK, its 2.81 second 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
time made it the fastest accelerating naked motorcycle.