2009 BMW K 1300GT vs 2018 BMW R 1200RT LC

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW K 1300GT 2009 BMW K 1300GT

Sport touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph
Weight
634.9 pounds
2018 BMW R 1200RT LC 2018 BMW R 1200RT LC

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2009201
ColoursBeige, blue, red-
Make ModelBMW K 1300GTBMW R 1200RT LC
Dimensions
Width (mm)965 mm-
Width (in.)38.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,572 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)61.9 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)840 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)800 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,318 mm-
Length (in.)91.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,438 mm-
Height (in.)56.6 inches-
Seat Height820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in)805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in Variable seat heights available between 760mm / 29.9 in and 850mm / 33.5 in
Wheelbase-1485 mm / 58.5 in
Height-1416 mm / 55.7 in
Length-2222 mm / 87.5 in
Width-983 mm / 38.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)288.0 kg274
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)562.2 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)255-
Wet Weight (lbs.)634.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity19 L / 5.0 US gal25 Litres / 6.6 US gal
Wet Weight255 kg / 562 lbs274 kg / 604 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph-
Max Power127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6275 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.4 sec-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Displacement (ci)78.90 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1293.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.5 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 64.3 mm-
Displacement1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.1170 cc / 71.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)-
Bore x Stroke80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53"101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:1-
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/Liquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 3
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Exhaust managementFully controlled three-way catalystFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Fuel Consumption6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, 52mm throttle valve Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel Reserve-4 Litres / 1 US gal
Ignition-Digital engine management
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operatedMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaftShaft
Gear Ratios1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:11st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.65
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed, constant-mesh gearbox with helical cut gears
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)115 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.5 inches-
Trail (in.)4.4 inches-
Trail (mm)112 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches-
Frame TypeBridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engineContinuous tubular steel bridge-type frame
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever systemBMW Telelever, 37 mm central spring strut
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustmentCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
Rake29.4°-
Steering Head Angle-63.6°
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in136 mm / 5.4 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator-Three-phase 540 W generator
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)294 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55 ZR17
Wheel Caster-116 mm / 4.6 in