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]
 2007 K1200GT | |
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| 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.
K1300GT
editIn late 2008, the K1200GT was replaced by the K1300GT, which had a 1,293 cc (78.9 cu in) larger displacement engine producing 160 bhp (120 kW) and 99 lb⋅ft (134 N⋅m) of torque at the crankshaft.[4] Cycle World tested the K1300GT at 105.2 kW (141.1 hp) and 86.0 lb⋅ft (116.6 N⋅m) torque at the rear wheel.[5] The new bike also had improved optional ESA-II[clarification needed] electronic suspension adjustment, a conventional single indicator switch and concealed crash bars.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Performance Index" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, January 2013, archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-29, retrieved March 15, 2014
- ^ "BMW K1200S Sets New World Land Speed Record". webBikeWorld. 8 November 2005. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
- ^ "BMW redesigns the K1200 GT - 17% more power, 11% more torque, 6% less weight". Gizmag. 11 March 2006. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
- ^ "BMW give their K-Series a boost". RiDE. No. December 2008. pp. 14–15. ISSN 1360-3507.
- ^ Deen, Paul (October 1, 2009), "2009 BMW K1300GT vs. 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 – Comparison Test Masters of open roads, of twisty roads, of any roads", Cycle World
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