BMW K1200 GT Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW K1200 GT motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 282.1 kg (622 lb).

Key specifications

2006Year released
1,157 ccDisplacement
282.1 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
23.8 LFuel tank
1,570 mmWheelbase

How the BMW K1200 GT compares

This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.

Displacement1,157 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 27% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.

Seat height820 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity23.8 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 24% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 79th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement72nd

1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of BMW models.

Seat height72nd

820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity79th

23.8 L — larger than about 79% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with BMW average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,319 mm
This bike

2,319

BMW avg

2,193

6% above average.

Wheelbase1,570 mm
This bike

1,570

BMW avg

1,497

5% above average.

Seat height820 mm
This bike

820

BMW avg

809

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,157 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,570 mmSeat 820 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 180/55-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 180 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 55%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2006

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in)
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 282.1 kg (622 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length 2,319 mm (91.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,570 mm (61.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 23.84 L (6.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Deep Blue Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic
Price as new US$ 18800. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.