Technical Details - BMW K 1200 GT Brochure

Travel extras. Optional equipment.
Everyone should be able to travel the way they like. That's why BMW Motorrad offers a comprehensive range of optional equipment,
for that little extra in terms of comfort and safety. Customise your BMW K 1200 GT to your own personal requirements.
Always the right setting. ESA (Electronic Tyre Pressure Control (TPC) is an innovative
Suspension Adjustment) is unique in the system that improves safety. It monitors tyre
world of motorcycles and ensures the perfect pressure and instantly informs the rider of any
chassis setting for the perfect tour at the abnormalities via the on-board computer.
touch of a button.
Complete comfort. Accessories.
Well designed, functional solutions to turn every journey into an unforgettable experience. Your BMW Motorrad dealer will
be pleased to show you a large selection of practical accessories that can be retro tted to your motorcycle.
The Bluetooth ® -enabled BMW Motorrad The watertight small top case comes with
Navigator will see you safely to your destination. 28 litres of storage space and a payload of
It combines four instruments in one: route and 5 kg, making it perfect for storing a helmet.
journey planner, GPS receiver, compass and trip A top case backrest that attaches easily to the
computer. standard luggage rack is also available.
The main compartment of the tank rucksack The impact guard protects the case and
can be enlarged from 23 litres to 32 litres. As minimises scratches.
watertight as the map compartment, its cover
contains a compartment for small items with a
zip fastener, accessible from the inside.
Additional optional equipment (not illustrated):
• Low rider seat (800 mm/820 mm)
• Anti-theft alarm system
Package 1:
Heated grips, on-board computer
Package 2:
ESA, on-board computer, heated grips, seat heating
Package 3:
ESA, on-board computer, heated grips, seat heating,
xenon headlight, cruise control
Safety package:
Protection from wind and rain, even for taller
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
riders. The 60 mm higher windshield is
in nitely adjustable and offers increased riding TPC (Tyre Pressure Control)
comfort.
All equipment options in the various packages also
available separately.
The watertight large top case offers an This practical inner bag makes loading
enormous 49 litres of storage space and a payload and unloading the large top case easier.
of 10 kg. Large enough to accommodate two Its sturdy handles mean it can also be used
helmets, its backrest ensures maximum comfort as a stand alone travel bag.
for the passenger.
For full details of the range of BMW Motorrad
accessories available, see our current
accessories catalogue.
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Colours.
One sight you'll never tire of. The body of the
BMW K 1200 GT is available in three stylish colours,
whilst the tank panel (Granite Grey Matt Metallic or
Dark Slate Matt Metallic) and seat (Grey or Black) both
come in a choice of two, giving the motorcycle a
sporty yet elegant appearance that is the high point
of any trip away.
Paint: Aventurine Silver Metallic
Seat colour: Black
Tank panel and rear section: Dark Slate Matt Metallic
Paint: Dark Graphite Metallic
Seat colour: Grey
Tank panel and rear section: Granite Grey Matt Metallic
Paint: Deep Blue Metallic
Seat colour: Black
Tank panel and rear section: Dark Slate Matt Metallic

Technical Details

Engine
Construction: Water cooled, inline 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, two camshafts,
four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke: 79 mm x 59 mm
Capacity: 1,157 cc
Max. output: 112 kW (152 hp) at 9,500 rpm
Max. torque: 130 Nm at 7,750 rpm
Compression ratio: 13:1
Fuel/engine management: Electronic fuel injection, electronic engine management with
integrated knock control (BMS-K)
Emission control: Regulated 3-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU-3
emission standard
Performance/fuel consumption
Max. speed: over 200 km/h
Consumption per 100 km at a const. 90 km/h: 4.8 litres
Consumption per 100 km at a const. 120 km/h: 5.8 litres
Fuel type: Super plus unleaded 98 octane (RON); can also be operated with
minimum 95 octane (RON) due to automatic knock control
Electrics
Alternator: 945-W generator
Battery: 12 V / 19 A
Transmission
Clutch: Hydraulically operated multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gears: Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox
Drive: Shaft drive
Chassis/brakes
Frame: Beam cast aluminium, engine load-bearing
Front wheel guidance/suspension: BMW Motorrad Duolever, central strut (electronically adjustable with
ESA* rebound damping)
Rear wheel guidance/suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging suspension arm with
BMW Motorrad Paralever; single suspension strut with lever system,
in nitely adjustable spring pre-load using hydraulic handwheel,
adjustable rebound damping (electronically with ESA* rebound and
compression damping)
Travel, front/rear: 115 mm/135 mm
Wheelbase (unladen as per DIN standard): 1,572 mm
Castor (unladen as per DIN standard): 120 mm
Steering head angle
(unladen as per DIN standard): 60.8°
Wheels: Cast aluminium
Rim dimensions, front: 3.5 x 17"
Rim dimensions, rear: 5.5 x 17"
Tyres front: 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes, front: Brake system with oating 320 mm-diameter brake discs,
4-piston xed caliper
Brakes, rear: Single 294 mm-diameter disc brake, double-piston xed caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral)
Dimensions/weight
Seat hight, unladen: 820 mm/840 mm (lowered seat* 800 mm/820 mm)
Rider step length, unladen: 1,800 mm/1,840 mm (lowered seat* 1,760 mm/1,800 mm)
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready**: 282 kg
Dry weight***: 249 kg
Max. permitted weight: 520 kg
Max. load (standard production models): 238 kg
Usable tank volume: 24 litres
Reserve: approx. 4 litres
Length: 2,318 mm
Height (windshield down): 1,438 mm
Width (inc. mirrors): 965 mm
Width (inc. case): 990 mm
* Optional equipment
** As de ned in EU directive 93/93/EEC, lled with all operating uids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity (without panniers)
*** Without operating uids