BMW K 1200GT (2008)

The BMW K 1200GT (2008) is a powerful motorcycle equipped with a four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder engine, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in. It has a maximum power output of 112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm and a maximum torque of 130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm. The bike features a 6-speed transmission and a shaft final drive, and has a dry weight of 249 kg / 549 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 24 L / 6.3 US gal and it has a fuel consumption average of 7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg. The motorcycle has a top speed of 249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph, can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and from 0-140 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The bike is equipped with 2 x 320mm disc, 4 piston calipers front brakes and a single 294mm disc, 2 piston caliper rear brake. The front suspension is a BMW Duolever while the rear suspension is a single coast aluminium BMW Paralever, and both the front and rear wheel travel are respectively 115 mm / 4.5 in. and 135 mm / 5.3 in. The seat height ranges from 820 mm – 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (800 mm – 820 mm / 31.5 in – 32.3 in. with optional seat). The bike has received positive reviews from sources such as Motorcycle USA, Motorcycle-USA, Top Speed and Motorcycle.com.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1200GT

Year: 2008


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
Standing 0 – 100 km/h: 3.5 sec
Standing 0 – 140 km/h: 5.7 sec
Standing 0 – 200 km/h: 10.7 sec
Acceleration 60 – 100 km/h: 3.8 sec
Acceleration 60 – 140 km/h: 8.7 sec
Acceleration 100 – 140 km/h: 4.0 sec
Acceleration 140 – 180 km/h: 4.5 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:

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