Segment: Touring
Production years: 2003, 2004
The BMW K1200GT was a sport-touring motorcycle that debuted in 2003 and continued production until 2008 when it was replaced by the BMW K1300GT. The first generation was manufactured from 2003 to 2006, while the second generation was introduced in 2006.
The second-generation BMW K1200GT packed the same engine as the K1200S, a machine that held the world speed record in 2005, hitting 296 kph (174 mph). Also, the bikes made from 2006 were lighter and more powerful than the ones manufactured from 2003 until 2006.
In 2003, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200GT, a sport touring motorcycle packing standard features, like a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, and a small luggage rack, side-mounted panniers for extra storage, a single-sided swingarm, and lightweight aluminum wheels.
The bike's aluminum frame was fitted with a renowned BMW Motorrad Telelever front and Paralever rear suspension system. On the front wheel, the machine packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.
Underneath its bodywork, the 2003 BMW K1200GT had installed a 1,171cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 129 hp with a peak force at 8,750 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 1171 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x3.0 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | Horsepower: | 129/8750 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 86/6750 lb-ft/RPM OR 117/6750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | dry, single disc, hydraulic | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | aluminium | Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever | Rear Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Paralever | Front Brake: | dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 285mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 91.3 in OR 2319 mm | Overall Width: | 39 in OR 991 mm | Seat Height: | 30.9 in OR 785 mm | Wheelbase: | 61.8 in OR 1570 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 619 lbs OR 281 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5.4 gallons OR 20.4 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear: | 180/55 ZR17 |
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