BMW K 1200GT Specs

2005 - 2007 • 3 variants

The BMW K 1200GT is a touring motorcycle produced from 2005 to 2007 across 3 variants. It is powered by a four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, dohc, 4 valves per cylinder displacing 1157.00 cc. Peak power output is 157 hp. Peak torque is 130 Nm.

About the BMW K 1200GT

The K 1200GT represents BMW's contribution to the Sport touring motorcycle segment, spanning the 2003 to 2008 production run. Our database contains detailed technical specifications for each model year, covering powertrain details, chassis geometry, suspension and braking systems, fuel capacity, and certified weight figures. Use the year navigation above to drill into year-specific data. All specifications are referenced from official BMW documentation.

AdSense - 728Ã90

BMW K 1200GT by Year

2007 BMW K 1200GT View specs →

2006 BMW K 1200GT View specs →

Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2004	2006	2007	2008
Engine Type	Single cylinder	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)	285 mm	285 mm	265 mm ↓	294 mm ↑
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)	11.2 inches	11.2 inches	10.4 inches ↓	11.6 inches ↑
Displacement (ci)	71.45 cubic inches	70.60 cubic inches ↓	-	-
Displacement (cc)	1171.00 cc	1157.00 cc ↓	-	-
Bore x Stroke (mm)	70.5 x 75.0 mm	79.0 x 59.0 mm ↑	-	-
Bore x Stroke (in,)	2.8 x 3.0 inches	3.1 x 2.3 inches ↑	-	-
Dry Weight	281 kg / 619.5 lbs	282.1 kg / 622.0 lbs ↑	249 kg / 549 lbs ↓	249 kg / 549 lbs
Displacement	1171 cc / 71.4 cu in	1157 cc / 70.6 cu in ↓	1157 cc / 70.6 cu in	1157 cc / 70.6 cu in
Seat Height	790 mm / 31.1 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in. ↑	820 mm - 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (optional seat 800 mm - 820 mm / 31.5 in - 32.3 in.)	820 mm - 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (optional seat 800 mm - 820 mm / 31.5 in - 32.3 in.)
Frame Type	Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings.	Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections	Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections	Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections
Brakes - Front	Double disc	2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers
Wheelbase	1,509 mm / 59.4 in.	1,550 mm / 61.0 in. ↑	1,577 mm / 62.1 in. ↑	1,572 mm / 61.9 in.
Fuel Capacity	20.50 litres / 5.42 gallons	23.84 litres / 6.30 gallons ↑	24 L / 6.3 US gal ↑	24 L / 6.3 US gal
Brakes - Rear	Single disc	Single disc	Single ∅294mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅294mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Suspension - Front	Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut	BMW Duolever	BMW Duolever	BMW Duolever
Suspension - Rear	Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable	Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever	Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever	Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever
Top Speed	235 km/h / 146 mph	249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph ↑	249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph	249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph
Fuel System	Injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off	Injection. Electronic fuel injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
Colours	Blue, Gray/Green	Deep Blue Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic	-	-
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	Hydraulic, wet, multi-disc	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Bore x Stroke	70.5 x 75 mm	79 x 59 mm ↑	79 x 59 mm	79 x 59 mm
Final Drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft
Length	2,260 mm / 89.0 in.	2,250 mm / 88.6 in.	2,318 mm / 91.3 in. ↑	2,318 mm / 91.3 in.
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	13.0:1 ↑	13.0:1	13.0:1
Wet Weight	-	300.0 kg / 661.4 lbs	-	282.0 kg / 621.7 lbs
Gear Ratios	1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820 : 1	1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1	1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1	1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1
Tyres - Front	120/70-ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Width	920 mm / 36.2 in.	920 mm / 36.2 in.	-	965 mm / 38.0 in.
Tyres - Rear	180/55-ZR17	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Rake	27.3°	27.3°	-	29.2°
Fuel Consumption	5 L/100 km / 20 km/l / 47 US mpg	7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg ↑	7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg	7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg
Fuel Induction	Electronic intake pipe injection	BMSK fuel Injection	BMSK fuel Injection	BMSK fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	-	-	2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons
Trail	-	124 mm / 4.9 in.	-	120 mm / 4.7 in.
Max Power	94 kW / 128.7 hp @ 8750 rpm	112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm ↑	112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm	112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm
Wheel Travel - Rear	150 mm / 5.9 in.	135 mm / 5.3 in ↓	135 mm / 5.3 in	135 mm / 5.3 in
Max Torque	117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm	130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm ↑	130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm	130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.3414 HP/kg	0.4581 HP/kg ↑	0.6104 HP/kg ↑	0.6032 HP/kg
Standing Start ¼ Mile	11.1 sec	11.4 sec ↑	11.4 sec	11.4 sec

BMW K 1200GT Competitors

Similar motorcycles by category and engine size.

Honda ST1300 Pan-European 2007 • 1261 cc View specs →

AdSense - 728Ã90