BMW K 1200 GT: specs and comparison
BMW K 1200 GT (Sport touring, 2006-2008): 1157 cc engine, 112 kW / 150 bhp, 282 kg (kerb weight), seat height 820 mm. Licence: Full A only.
Also written as: BMW K1200GT
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BMW K 1200 GT2006-2008 · 1157 cc · 112 kW
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Generations
Generation 2006-2008
| Years | 2006-2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport touring |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 1157 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 112 kW / 150 bhp |
| Weight | 282 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 24 l |
| Fuel use | 39 mpg (7.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 180 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £8,000 - £8,900 |
1st gen (1171 cc) (2003-2005)
| Years | 2003-2005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport touring |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 1171 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 95.6 kW / 128 bhp |
| Weight | 300 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (low seat 770 mm) |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 20.5 l |
| Fuel use | 45 mpg (6.3 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 175 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £8,100 - £8,900 |
Why it's worth it
- Comfortable riding position
- Good wind protection
- Smooth, predictable power
Watch out
- Expensive parts
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
- Gearbox: false neutrals, jumping out of gear
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- BMW K 1200 RS 1171 cc · 96 kW · seat 790 mm
- Honda VFR1200F 1237 cc · 127 kW · seat 815 mm
- BMW K 1300 GT 1293 cc · 118 kW · seat 820 mm
- BMW K 1200 R Sport 1157 cc · 120 kW · seat 820 mm
- Triumph Sprint GT 1050 cc · 96 kW · seat 815 mm
Questions
Is the BMW K 1200 GT A2-legal?
No: 112 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the BMW K 1200 GT?
820 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the BMW K 1200 GT weigh?
282 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the BMW K 1200 GT?
About 39 mpg (7.2 l/100 km); with the 24 l tank that is roughly 180 miles (290 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.