BMW K 1200GT (2005-06)

The 2005-06 BMW K 1200GT is a four-stroke, horizontal in-line four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 1157cc/70.6cu in. It has a maximum power of 112 kW/157 hp at 9500rpm and a maximum torque of 130 Nm/13.3 kgf-m/96 ft-lb at 7750 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive with gear ratio of 1st gear at 2.045 and 6th gear at 0.820:1. Its composite aluminum frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections, front suspension, and front and rear brakes provide excellent handling. The BMW Duolever front suspension has a front wheel travel of 115 mm/4.5 in, while the single coast aluminum BMW Paralever rear suspension has a rear wheel travel of 135 mm/5.3 in. The bike has a seat height of 820-840 mm/32.3-33.1 in, a dry weight of 249 kg/549 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 24 L/6.3 US gal. Its consumption average is 7.1 L/100 km/14.1 km/l/33.2 US mpg, and its top speed is 249.3 km/h/154.9 mph. Reviewers such as Motorcycle USA, Motorcycle-USA, Top Speed, and Motorcycle.com have praised the K1200GT for its performance and handling, particularly in comparison to other bikes in its class like the FJR1300.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1200GT

Year: 2005-06

Engine: Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 79 x 59 mm

Compression Ratio: 13.0:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Induction: BMSK fuel Injection

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm

Max Torque: 130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1

Frame: Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections

Front Suspension: BMW Duolever

Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in.

Rear Suspension: Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever

Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm disc, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 294mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17

Seat Height: 820 mm – 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (optional seat 800 mm – 820 mm / 31.5 in – 32.3 in.)

Dry Weight: 249 kg / 549 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 24 L / 6.3 US gal

Consumption Average: 7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.4 sec

Top Speed: 249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph

Reviews Motorcycle USA / Motorcycle-USA / K1200GT vs FJR1300 / Top Speed / Motorcycle.com / Motorrad / Motorcycle.com shootout – Motorcycle.com: