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2011 BMW K 1300S
Written by admin on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 | No Comments
Categories: BMW Bikes Tags: 2011 BMW, 2011 BMW Bikes, 2011 BMW K 1300S, BMW Bikes, BMW K 1300S
BMW K1300S – Long Test Ride. Before dell’Intermot 2008 knew that the BMW K series would bring some news. The official spoke info for a facelift, the well-informed talking about an increase in displacement; once view, it was discovered that it was both but a glance you could not see the renewal and so profound – add – Successful who lived through the work of engineers from Monaco.
Growing displacement of almost 150cc, there are 8 new foals and 10 Nm more torque. Of course, these are just numbers but we will explain in part that tells our road test as the KS has improved as a whole. Change the transmission compartment that receives a new range of exchange – sore point of 1200 – and a new lever, now focused on the other side than before. Modified also reports the final drive. Other changes (Duolever lightened and extent of the rear tire) have helped to change cycling shares in favor of dexterity and feeling with the front wheel.
On the aesthetic style confirmed in version 1200 but revised in order to alleviate the lines: this is, then, the central part of cupolino in black plastic and not more then one piece broken side and also remodeled with a d ‘Air at the bottom. New colors and new graphics remain the same circles, the magazine where instrumentation were reversed in the past the colors of fund speedometer and tachometer but for those not satisfied option is available in the entire digital dashboard where you can HP2Sport also select the mode “Race” and “Road”. Completely new unloading, much more streamlined and less like a “stovepipe” as it was about 1200.
On the K1300S debuttano also ESA2 and new electrical blocks. News, the latter, which has done much talk of the community BMWisti, for the past 25 years devoted to the command decidedly atypical in the motorcycle scene. We have found far more comfortable, practical and functional, especially the horn that earned the standard is much more immediate to use. Sin, however, for the dedicated button to adjust the knobs that heated, no longer a selector but an electric button electronic adjustment does not maintain pre-set once you turn off and turn the bike, with the inconvenience of having to remember switching on again after petrol. And pity for the arrows when they a right and left handlebars were more intuitive and, moreover, with winter gloves you can not have adequate sensitivity to govern the new command of direction indicators. In any case, probably, just take the habit.
Road Test
The first surprises you have suffered, as soon as you start the engine. Incredibly quieter compared to 1200: disappeared, in fact, all the mechanical noise, especially that of the hydraulic tensioner that for a few seconds from start disturbing the sound of the big 4-cylinder. Quieter tale of the return, especially when the first report that first warned with a ping and a leap transferred from the conversion to drive.
Excellent delivery of this 1300 in excess, so, what was an Achilles’ heel of the previous version. Now you are in your hands a mix between engine and transmission where there was nothing left to chance: from a minimum of laps until a full scale, the couple is much more smooth and homogeneous, not tears, shows no obvious changes of character, has no holes, always pulls and much more than before to all schemes. For owners of K frontemarcia, porebbero only these improvements enough to want to upgrade, from 1200 to 1300, was made a new motion, which incorporates the previous year and improves in all aspects.
Adjusted also braked that since 2007 when the facility had abandoned the servoassistenza, sometimes proved inadequate when placed under stress. Now, with two fingers will administers a powerful and fully adjustable. Also effective ABS system already known – that we are optional to advise on any motion if it is available – as standard on the K1300S. From refine Instead, the ASC, anti slip that debuts on its K1300, two modes of action decided upon from time to time by the control unit that reads the data of the two-wheel noise, a more sensitive and more aggressive. We would have preferred, however, that could be turned off independently dall’ABS, that choice is not currently permitted, and then exclude the antispin also involves the exclusion dell’antibloccaggio.
As we anticipated, the changes have brought cycling to an improvement in handling without, however, affect the titanic strength already known on the K1200S in long curvoni highways or in the most rapid changes of direction.
An optional call that more enjoyable is essential that the quickshifter change that allows faster without using the clutch and disconnect the gas, is proving more effective and even fun to use when you are in spalancando straight, rather than in urban areas Given that works better for high regimes.
Practically free from defects, in short, we point out only the gear lever higher compulsory maneuvers just natural when you have to climb high and marches from the saddle, identical appearance, but dall’imbottitura perhaps too soft when you try cornering l ‘Support and sensitivity needed for a perfect control of the bike. But, so much so, even Achilles had his heel!
2011 BMW K 1300S Specifications
Engine
Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 80 mm x 64.3 mm
Capacity 1,293 cc
Rated output 129 kW at 9,250 rpm
Max. torque 140 Nm at 8,250 rpm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K+)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.3 l
Fuel type Unleaded super and premium, octane number 95-98 (RON) (knock sensor; rated output at 98 RON).
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free.
Power Transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Drive Shaft drive.
Chassis / Brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable (continuously variable) at hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear 115 mm / 135 mm
Wheelbase 1,585 mm
Castor 104.4 mm
Steering head angle 60.4°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral).
Dimensions / Weight
Length 2,182 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 905 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,221 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 mm (low seat: 1,750 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 254 kg
Dry weight 2) 228 kg
Permitted total weight 460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 206 kg
Usable tank volume 19 l
Reserve approx. 4.0 l.
2011 BMW 3 Series
Written by admin on Sunday, November 21, 2010 | No Comments
Categories: BMW Tags: 2011 BMW, 2011 BMW 3 Series, 2011 BMW Cars, BMW 3 Series, BMW Cars
BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including outstanding style updates for 328i and 335i models and a new engine for 335i models. The 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models will go on sale in Spring 2010, and pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
Fundamentally unchanged are each car’s essential attributes of rear-wheel drive (xDrive is available on the Coupe), near-perfect 50-50 weight distribution, remarkably precise steering, and skillfully engineered suspension…all of which conspire to produce the uniquely satisfying driving experience that is quintessentially BMW.
All-new is the engine for the 335i model. Internally designated the ‘N55,’ this turbocharged, all-aluminum engine features essentially the same ‘short block’ and 3.0-liter displacement of its predecessor, but benefits from five additional years worth of development and refinement. The result is an engine that is more responsive, more fuel efficient, and cleaner-running than its outstanding predecessor, but preserves the previous engine’s output and soul: 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, and a 7,000 rpm redline. The 6-speed manual gearbox – beloved by North American enthusiast drivers – remains standard, and the well-known 6-speed Steptronic automatic is optional, now featuring ‘pull-style’ shift paddles on the multifunction steering wheel.
Price: $33,150 – 67,050.
Design
The profile of the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible is instantly recognizable at first glance. Beyond the basic shape of the car and its classic lines, the new design of the headlights, the enhanced depth and detail of the taillights, the interior, and even the exterior mirrors were specifically created for the Coupe and Convertible. These unique design elements reflect the sporty character of the car. The driver who chooses a two-door vehicle desires a car with dynamic looks as well as driving performance. With this in mind, BMW engineers and designers set out to create a unique, unmistakable blend of design features and most importantly, driving pleasure.
The combination of lines flowing into one another elegantly emphasizes the vehicles’ performance potential. While the shoulder line rises slightly but consistently from front to rear, the character line flows in a long, stretched arch all the way from the front fender to the new taillights. As the sill line, by contrast, moves up slightly to the rear in a slow and gentle curve, the distance between the character and sill lines becomes smaller near the rear wheel arches. The fender flare around each rear wheel also serves to give the character line extra tension in both an upward and outward direction.
Attractive new innovations at the front, side, and rear – integrated precisely into the overall look of the car- give greater emphasis to the sportiness of both models. At the same time, these modifications slightly extend the overhangs front and rear (now 1.14′ and 0.12′ longer, respectively), which adds a sleeker and even more athletic appearance.
The 3 Series Coupe and Convertible come standard in the U.S. with Xenon Adaptive Headlights, accented by BMW’s signature corona light rings. At the top, the new headlights merge into a trim bar cutting off the light beam to create that concentrated, focused look typical of a genuine BMW. The corona rings, now powered by super-bright LED light sources, can serve as daytime running lights (if that feature is activated), and also as evening city lights, making the Coupe and Convertible instantly recognizable as a BMW, day or night. The upper edge of each headlight fixture is also illuminated by an LED light source.
The new design of the taillights is unique to the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. The rear light cluster feature two-piece L-shapes and are further accentuated by a new color scheme. With two rows of light tubes that illuminate simultaneously, they create a night design with depth and dimension. Integrated flush into the body of the car, the lights are split into two sections and extend up the trunk lid, blending with the character lines from the side profile. Horizontal LED tube taillights give the car an unmistakable look at night. The horizontal flowing lines accentuate the wide track and low stance of the Coupe and Convertible.
Interior
The emphasis on individual style, dynamic performance and exclusivity continues within the interior. Here again, the focus is on the driving experience, as announced by the standard leather multifunction steering wheel. Horizontal lines dominate the surfaces on and around the instrument panel which blend with the lines of the center console door panels to give the interior a light but dynamic feel. In true BMW fashion, all operational and informational elements essential to driving are grouped on and around the steering wheel. Climate controls, as well as those for the audio and navigation systems, are within easy reach of the front passenger.
The BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible come standard with Dark Burl Walnut wood trim. As a choice, Bamboo Anthracite wood, Light Burl Walnut wood, and Aluminum trim are optional. Like the standard Dark Burl Walnut, these materials appear on the dash, front and rear consoles, doors and rear side panels.
The standard leatherette upholstery is available in Black and Creme Beige. For the optional leather upholstery, luxurious Dakota leather can be chosen. Here too, the buyer may choose Creme Beige, Oyster, Coral Red, Saddle Brown, Gray, or Black. Upholstery leather appears on the seat facings, door inserts and door handle surrounds; other leather-trimmed items include the gear shift boot, handbrake grip and steering wheel.
The interior door handles, gearshift surround trim, steering wheel spokes, instrument dial and engine Start/Stop button surrounds, dash air-outlet adjusting tabs and the optional iDrive controller are in pearl-gray galvanic material.
An elegant ambiance is further created in the interior by special lighting and switches with a premium look and feel. Ambiance lighting, streaming down from under the ledge on the door and side panels, and running from the A pillar all the way to the rear passenger area, creates a particularly warm, indirect lighting effect.
