BMW K1300R uses optional traction control to rein in 10 extra horses

My how things change. When the BMW K1200R was introduced in 2004, it was billed as the “most powerful naked bike of all times.” Now, thanks to the Suzuki B-King, the K1300R is being called “the most powerful naked bike BMW has ever built.” That must smart. In addition to a little more power and torque thanks to the slightly larger engine, the K1300R also receives identical suspension to the K1300S sports tourer. It’s actually the add-ons that have us most excited: both traction control and a quickshifter have become optional extras.
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