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General information |
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Model name
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BMW K 1200 GT |
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Year model
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2005 |
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Type
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1171.0 ccm (71.45 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Effect
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128.7 HP (94.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
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Torque
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117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM |
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Top speed
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200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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Compression
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11.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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70.5 x 75.0 mm (2.8 x 3.0 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.3° |
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Trail
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124 mm (4.9 inches) |
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Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Telelever |
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Front wheel travel
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35 mm (1.4 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
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Rear wheel travel
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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285 mm (11.2 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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281.0 kg (619.5 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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300.0 kg (661.4 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.4581 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
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Overall length
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2250 mm (88.6 inches) |
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Overall width
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920 mm (36.2 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.50 litres (5.42 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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ABS brakes. |
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