BMW K1200GT

{{Infobox motorcycle

| name = BMW K1200GT

| image = File:BMW K1200GT grey.jpg

|caption= 2007 K1200GT

|aka=

| manufacturer = BMW Motorrad

|assembly =

| production = 2003–2008

| predecessor = K1200GT (2003–2006)

| successor = K1300GT

| class = Sport touring

| engine = {{Convert|1157|cc|abbr=on}} liquid-cooled transverse mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC

| bore_stroke= {{Convert|79|×|59|mm|abbr=on}}

| compression= 13.1:1

| power = 2003: {{Convert|103.7|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} (rear wheel){{citation |url=http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/2013JanPerfIndx.pdf |title=Performance Index |date=January 2013 |magazine=Motorcycle Consumer News |accessdate=March 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229193923/http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/2013JanPerfIndx.pdf |archive-date=2016-12-29 |url-status=dead }}

2006: {{Convert|123.5|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} (rear wheel)

| torque= 2003: {{Convert|73.7|lbft|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

2006: {{Convert|79.7|lbft|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

| top_speed= 2003: {{Convert|143|mph|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

2006: {{Convert|157|mph|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

|ignition =

| transmission = 6-speed, enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints; 2.82:1 drive ratio

|frame =

|suspension = Front: Duolever fork
Rear: monoshock

|brakes =

|tires =

| rake_trail = 29.4°, {{Convert|112|mm|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{Convert|1572|mm|abbr=on}}

| length = {{Convert|2318|mm|abbr=on}}

| height = {{Convert|1438|mm|abbr=on}}

| width = {{Convert|990|mm|abbr=on}} with panniers

| seat_height = {{Convert|820|-|840|mm|abbr=on}}

| dry_weight =

| wet_weight =2003: {{Convert|681|lb|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

2006: {{Convert|668|lb|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

| fuel_consumption= 2003: {{Convert|38.0|mpgus|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

2006: {{Convert|42.4|mpgus|abbr=on|disp=flip}}

| fuel_capacity = {{Convert|24|L|abbr=on}} 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 {{Convert|173.57|mph|abbr=on|disp=flip}},{{cite web | url= http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-bonneville-record.htm | title= BMW K1200S Sets New World Land Speed Record | work= webBikeWorld | date= 8 November 2005 | accessdate= 2007-10-28}}

and the K1200R. The new model was lighter and more powerful than the 2003 first-generation K1200GT.{{cite web | url= http://www.gizmag.com/go/5343/ | title= BMW redesigns the K1200 GT - 17% more power, 11% more torque, 6% less weight | work= Gizmag | date= 11 March 2006 | accessdate= 2007-10-28}}

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

In late 2008, the K1200GT was replaced by the K1300GT, which had a {{Convert|1293|cc|abbr=on|}} larger displacement engine producing {{Convert|160|bhp|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|99|lb.ft|abbr=on}} of torque at the crankshaft.{{Cite news | title= BMW give their K-Series a boost | magazine = RiDE | issue= December 2008 | pages= 14–15 | issn= 1360-3507}} Cycle World tested the K1300GT at {{Convert|141.1|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} and {{Convert|86.0|lbft|abbr=on}} torque at the rear wheel.{{citation |url= http://www.cycleworld.com/2009/10/01/2009-bmw-k1300gt-vs-2009-kawasaki-concours-14-comparison-test/ |last=Deen |first=Paul |magazine= Cycle World |title= 2009 BMW K1300GT vs. 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 – Comparison Test Masters of open roads, of twisty roads, of any roads |date=October 1, 2009 }} The new bike also had improved optional ESA-II{{Clarify|date=March 2014}} electronic suspension adjustment, a conventional single indicator switch and concealed crash bars.

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