| BMW K1200GT | |
| Manufacturer: | BMW Motorrad |
| Production: | 2003–2008 |
| Predecessor: | K1200GT (2003–2006) |
| Successor: | K1300GT |
| Class: | Sport touring |
| Engine: | 1157cc liquid-cooled transverse mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC |
| Bore Stroke: | 79mm59mm |
| Compression: | 13.1:1 |
| Power: | 2003: 103.7hp (rear wheel) 2006: 123.5hp (rear wheel) |
| Torque: | 2003: 73.7lbft 2006: 79.7lbft |
| Top Speed: | 2003: 143mph 2006: 157mph |
| Transmission: | 6-speed, enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints; 2.82:1 drive ratio |
| Suspension: | Front: Duolever fork Rear: monoshock |
| Rake Trail: | 29.4°, 112mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1572mm |
| Length: | 2318mm |
| Height: | 1438mm |
| Width: | 990mm with panniers |
| Seat Height: | 820mm840mm |
| Wet Weight: | 2003: 681lb 2006: 668lb |
| Fuel Consumption: | 2003: 38mpgus 2006: 42.4mpgus |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24L including 4 L reserve |
| Related: | K1200R, K1200S |
The BMW K1200GT is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW. The first generation K1200GT came out in 2003 and had a traditional “Brick” longitudinally mounted four cylinder engine. Criticisms of this model included its weight, lack of power, and poor ground clearance, but it still rated as a very comfortable and high-speed tourer. The second-generation K1200GT, introduced in 2006, uses essentially the same inline-4 engine as the BMW K1200S sportbike, which held the world speed record in 2005 for its class at 173.57mph,[1] and the K1200R. The new model was lighter and more powerful than the 2003 first-generation K1200GT.[2]
The K1200GT's standard equipment includes an adjustable seat and handlebars, integral ABS, dry sump lubrication, panniers, and electronically adjustable screen. Available options include: electronic suspension adjustment (ESA), xenon light, onboard computer including oil level warning, automatic stability control (ASC), heated seat, heated hand grips, tire pressure monitoring (TPM), cruise control and anti-theft alarm.
In late 2008, the K1200GT was replaced by the K1300GT, which had a 1293cc larger displacement engine producing 160bhp and 99lb.ft of torque at the crankshaft.[3] Cycle World tested the K1300GT at 141.1hp and 86lbft torque at the rear wheel. The new bike also had improved optional ESA-II electronic suspension adjustment, a conventional single indicator switch and concealed crash bars.