K 1200GT Specification and Review

K 1200GT Specs and Review

BMW produces the sport-touring motorbike known as the K1200GT. The BMW K1200S sportbike, which held the world speed record for its class in 2005 at 279.33 km/h (173.57 mph), and the K1200R both employ inline-4 engines. 

The second-generation K1200GT, which was debuted in 2006, largely uses the same inline-4 engine. The 2003 first-generation K1200GT was replaced with a new model that was both lighter and more powerful.

An adjustable seat and handlebars, integrated ABS, panniers, and an electronically changeable screen are all included as standard features on the K1200GT. 

Electronic suspension adjustment (ESA), xenon lighting, automatic stability control (ASC), heated seats and heated hand grips, tire pressure monitoring (TPM), cruise control, and anti-theft alarm are all available options.

BMW K1200GT

BMW K 1200GT Specification

Make Model: BMW K 1200GT

• Year: 2005-06
• Engine: Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
• Capacity: 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in
• Bore x Stroke: 79 x 59 mm
• Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
• Cooling System: Liquid cooled
• Induction: BMSK fuel Injection
• Starting: Electric
• Max Power: 112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm
• Max Torque: 130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm
• Transmission: 6 Speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Gear Ratio: 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1
• Frame: Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections
• Front Suspension: BMW Duolever
• Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in.
• Rear Suspension: Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever
• Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
• Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm disc, 4 piston calipers
• Rear Brakes: Single 294mm disc, 2 piston caliper
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• Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
• Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
• Seat Height: 820 mm – 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (optional seat 800 mm – 820 mm / 31.5 in – 32.3 in.)
• Dry Weight: 249 kg / 549 lbs
• Fuel Capacity: 24 L / 6.3 US gal
• Consumption Average: 7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg
• Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.4 sec
• Top Speed: 249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph

K 1200GT Review

The BMW K1200GT is just a K1200RS with new styling. The horizontal inline-four engine made its debut in the K100 in 1983, marking the beginning of the four-cylinder motor itself. Originally originally 987cc, it increased in size over the next 20 years to its present 1171cc capacity while gaining a sixth gear and keeping the shaft drive.

The engine in the GT has undergone one further modification, making it the most potent BMW has ever produced. With a stated 130 horsepower and 86 pound-feet of torque, the motor should be the realization of every touring rider's fantasy. Sadly, the truth is a little different.

The GT has color-coded panniers as standard equipment, is stable at high speeds, and is quite comfortable while traveling straight. There is low acceleration, poor ground clearance, and subpar suspension.

Pros : A very capable and quick tourer with adequate luggage space.

Cons : The engine isn't quite as pleasant as the Pan's

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