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BMW K1200GT
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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 279.33 km/h (173.57 mph),[2] and the K1200R. The new model was lighter and more powerful than the 2003 first-generation K1200GT.[3]
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Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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Production | 2003–2008 |
Predecessor | K1200GT (2003–2006) |
Successor | K1300GT |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | 1,157 cc (70.6 cu in) liquid-cooled transverse mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC |
Bore / stroke | 79 mm × 59 mm (3.1 in × 2.3 in) |
Compression ratio | 13.1:1 |
Top speed | 2003: 230 km/h (143 mph)[1] 2006: 253 km/h (157 mph)[1] |
Power | 2003: 77.3 kW (103.7 hp) (rear wheel)[1] 2006: 92.1 kW (123.5 hp) (rear wheel)[1] |
Torque | 2003: 99.9 N⋅m (73.7 lb⋅ft)[1] 2006: 108.1 N⋅m (79.7 lb⋅ft)[1] |
Transmission | 6-speed, enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints; 2.82:1 drive ratio |
Suspension | Front: Duolever fork Rear: monoshock |
Rake, trail | 29.4°, 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,572 mm (61.9 in) |
Dimensions | L: 2,318 mm (91.3 in) W: 990 mm (39 in) with panniers H: 1,438 mm (56.6 in) |
Seat height | 820–840 mm (32–33 in) |
Weight | 2003: 309 kg (681 lb)[1] 2006: 303 kg (668 lb)[1] (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 24 L (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal) including 4 L reserve |
Fuel consumption | 2003: 6.19 L/100 km; 45.6 mpg‑imp (38.0 mpg‑US)[1] 2006: 5.55 L/100 km; 50.9 mpg‑imp (42.4 mpg‑US)[1] |
Related | K1200R, K1200S |
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.