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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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BMW K 1200 GT |
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Model year
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2008 |
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Category
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.7 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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Displacement
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1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Power output
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150.2 HP (109.6 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
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Torque
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130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM |
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Compression
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13.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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79.0 x 59.0 mm (3.1 x 2.3 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/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
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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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Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
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Fuel consumption
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4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
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Rake (fork angle)
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29.2° |
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Trail
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Duolever |
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Front wheel travel
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115 mm (4.5 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing 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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120/70-17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. ABS |
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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. ABS |
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Diameter
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294 mm (11.6 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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249.0 kg (549.0 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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282.0 kg (621.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.6032 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2318 mm (91.3 inches) |
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Overall width
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965 mm (38.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1572 mm (61.9 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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(80.3 out of 100)