Friday, 2 March 2012

BMW K1200GT review




The BMW K1200GT possesses one of the advanced and powerful engines in a segment of tourist motorcycles. 155hp and 130 Nm precisely let know, that heart delightful BMW K1200S with the huge twisting moment is heart of the present sportsman. Among them - ABS and the indicator of deterioration of brakes in a base complete set, and such systems as the automatic cruise - control, an onboard computer with the index of a level of oil or xenon headlights are offered as the additional equipment.

BMW K 1200 GT


The functional equipment establishes new standards and includes anticreeping system, warmed seats, and also various interesting decisions of increase of ergonomics and comfort. It is not necessary and speak, that such technological leader as BMW K1200 GTpossesses the corresponding concept of accommodation of fine subjects and luggage, offering thus perfect protection against a wind and a bad weather. More specs and user manual of BMW K 1200 GT you can see in next overview.

BMW K 1200 GT


BMW K1200GT specifications

Engine and Transmission:
Transverse mounted, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder
Displacement 1157cc
Bore X Stroke 79mm x 59mm
Horsepower 152hp @ 9500rpm
Torque 96 lb/ft @7750 rpm
Valve Gear DOHC, chain-driven with bucket tappets
No of cylinders 4
Compression Ratio 13:1
Engine Management BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Valves per Cylinder: 4
Fuel Tank: HDPE, internal pump and internal filter
Alternator W: 945 Watts @ 14 Volts
Battery V/AH: 12 Volts / 19 Amps/hour
Engine Summary: Laterally mounted, this 16-valve, water-cooled K series engine angles the cylinders forward by 55 degrees, lowering the center of gravity significantly. Inspired by Formula
Clutch: 151 mm, multi-disc oil bath
Gear Box: 6 speed gear box
Primary Transmission: 1:1.559
Final Drive System: Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Final Drive Ratio: 2.82:1
Frame: Composite aluminum frame
Front wheel suspension: BMW Duolever
Rear wheel suspension: BMW EVO Paralever
Brake System: BMW EVO with partial integral ABS
Front Brakes: Two, four-piston fixed calipers
Front Rotor: 12.6 inch dual floating rotors
Rear Brakes: Single, two-piston fixed caliper
Rear Rotor: 11.6 inch single, fixed rotor
Actuation: Hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke
Front Tire: 120/70 x 17 tubeless
Rear Tire: 180/55 x 17 tubeless
Weight: Dry 549 lbs.

BMW K 1200 GT

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