BMW K1200 and K1300 Tyre Size
The modern K-series beasts run different combinations of tyre sizes. They all run the common 120/70-17 front but the rears vary.
The stock tyre sizes are as follows:
BMW K1200S tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/50/17 rear tyre
BMW K1200R tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 180/55/17 rear tyre
BMW K1200R Sport tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/50/17 rear tyre
BMW K1200GT tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 180/55/17 rear tyre
BMW K1300S tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/55/17 rear tyre
BMW K1300R tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/55/17 rear tyre
BMW K1300GT tyre sizes – 120/70/17 front tyre and a 180/55/17 rear tyre
You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike.
As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
Most K-series owners use their bikes all year round for fast road riding and touring but we do have some customers who trackday their S models.
Whatever you’re using your bike for, it makes sense to fit a quality tyre that’ll warm up quickly, offer plenty of edge grip and return good mileage to handle all that power.
The K-series tyre sizes are common and so you have plenty of choices, whether you want a tyre for Commuting, Fast Road Riding or that touring trip to Europe.
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BMW K1200 and K1300Â Stock Tyres
The K1200S was launched in 2004 on Bridgestone BT-014 or Metzeler Sportec M1 radial tyres depending on your country. The K1300S was launched in 2008, on the sportier Continental Sport Attack tyres.
The modern equivalents of these tyres are the Bridgestone S22, the Metzeler M9RR and the Continental Sport Attack 4.
If your bike is running a 190/50 tyre as standard, you can switch that to the slightly taller 190/55. This will raise the rear by 10mm. It is a good option as it will sharpen up the handling of the bike but it will also open out more tyre options as the 55-profile is available in far more models than the 190/50.
K-Series Best Tyres
Typically the K-bikes are used all year long for touring and fast road riding but we do have plenty of customers who use them to commute. We even have a few customers who trackday their S-models. Whatever you use your bike for, these are our recommended tyre options:
Commuting and All Season Riding
Fast warm-up, good mileage and good wet-weather ability. These are the perfect choice for most road riders.
Budget pick: Pirelli Angel GT
Touring
Hard-wearing, dual compound tyres to give you the best return on mileage, while being sporty enough for the twisties and can handle all weathers and two-up riding.
Fast Road Riding
If you’re looking for incredible handling and grip, these are the ones to go for. Sporty tyres that ought to return a minimum of 3,000 miles and will deal with UK weather conditions, i.e. a downpour in the middle of summer.
Trackdays
These tyres are extreme road tyres that have very sticky shoulders, making them ideal for trackdays. They’re road legal, you won’t need tyre warmers – the ultimate in grip. Ideal if you want to surprise a few sportsbike riders.
BMW K-series Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi (2.5bar / 2.9bar)
Big Tourer: F 38psi, R 42psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
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We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
