BMW K1200GT (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200GT, a sport-touring motorcycle in its second generation. From 2003 to 2006, the BMW K1200GT was in the first generation, while from 2006, the maker restyled the machine for the second generation.

The 2007 BMW K1200GT packed the same engine as the BMW K1200S, a sports bike that held the world speed record in 2005, hitting 279 kph (174 mph). Compared to the models manufactured from 2003 to 2006, the 2007 model delivered more power and had a lower weight.

The machine had standard features, such as a full fairing with an electrically adjustable windscreen, adjustable clutch, and brake levers to accommodate a wide variety of riders, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a small luggage rack, and side-mounted, color-matched panniers for increased touring capabilities.

Underneath its fairing, the BMW K1200GT had installed a 1,157cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system feeding the pistons, boasting 152 hp at 9,500 rpm and 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically operated wet multi-disc clutch and a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 249 kph (155 mph).

The bike was built on a lightweight aluminum frame with a Duolever front and Paralever rear suspension system coupled to dual 305 mm brake discs on the front and a 265 mm brake disc on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and stopping power.