| General |
| Year | 200 | 2005-06 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | R 1200RT | K 1200GT |
| Colours | - | Deep Blue Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200RT | BMW K 1200GT |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (optional seat 800 mm - 820 mm / 31.5 in - 32.3 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.4 in | 1,550 mm / 61.0 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in | - |
| Height | 1,430 mm / 56.3 in. | 1,340 mm / 52.8 in. |
| Length | 2230 mm / 79.9 in | 2,250 mm / 88.6 in. |
| Width | 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) | 920 mm / 36.2 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 4.2 quarts | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 4.0 l | - |
| Dry Weight | 229 kg / 485.0 lbs | 281 kg / 619.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 24 L / 6.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 259 kg / 570.9 lbs | 300.0 kg / 661.4 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h / 130.5 mph | 249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 9.8 sec | - |
| Max Power | 81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.4743 HP/kg | 0.4581 HP/kg |
| Standing Start 0-100 km | 3.7 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec | 11.4 sec |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 79.0 x 59.0 mm |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 70.60 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 1,157.00 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 3.1 x 2.3 inches |
| Stroke | 73.0 mm | 59.0 mm |
| CO2 | 83.5 CO | - |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | DOHC |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 79.0 x 59.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km / 19.0 km/l / 44.7 US mpg | 7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg |
| Fuel Induction | BMW engine management, BMS-K | BMSK fuel Injection |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | - |
| Ignition | Digital engine management | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Shaft |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.62:1 | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1 | 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | 35 mm | - |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | 1.38 in | - |
| Frame Type | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | BMW Duolever |
| Suspension - Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESA | Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever |
| Rake | 26.6° | 27.3° |
| Steering Head Angle | 63.8° | - |
| Trail | 116 mm / 4.5 in | 124 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electronics |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | 285 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | 11.2 inches |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅294mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.50 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | - |