Motorcycle specifications BMWK 1200 GT 2005 The missing link

The early morning chill chills the bones, discourages comforter lovers, tempers the beautiful ardors... and gently makes the K 1200 GT giggle. With its protective fairing, high windscreen, heated seat and grips, the chill will choose a target other than its rider.
The K 1200 GT is in fact a semi-new model. It is based on the RS, which is not widely available. Powerful (130hp full) but too heavy for a sports bike, imposing but not comfortable enough for a GT, its rather ambiguous positioning leaves it little hope for the French market. So BMW pulled out its magic wand. It kept the engine and chassis, improved the fairing, modified the height of the bubble (electric) and handlebars (no longer adjustable), and installed a wider, thicker seat. What's missing to make a good GT? Room for your gear. So soon said, so soon done: a small rack and 2 suitcases with body-colored lids come as standard. The K 1200's sporty look is transformed into an elegant, respectful tourer. We'd compare it to a Falcon in the aviation world.
Even as a tourer, it retains a touch of RennSport. The rider leans forward somewhat. This is slightly tiring in town. You'll be surprised by the handling of this big bike, which never forgets that it weighs almost 300 kg.
As you set off on beautiful (and long) trails, the picture becomes almost idyllic. Your buttocks are pampered by the seat, and you're in a cocoon, undisturbed by the moods of the air. Supple, available, wise at low revs and strong beyond, the big 4-cylinder is an iron fist in a velvet glove. It pushes you hard in every situation.
when the road bends, this stout BM needs to be driven from the handlebars, and its weight-related inertia requires a little more than improvisation. It handles well, very well for a machine of this size, but don't forget it's not a CBR you're holding in your hands. And unlike a CBR, bumpy roads don't destroy comfort or throw the K 1200 off course. If you come across a deer, don't panic. Braking power is superb; just think of the way the BM system works. It's not the pressure exerted but the stroke of the lever that controls the intensity of the action.
it may seem like it, but the K 1200 GT is no competitor to the R 1150 RT. It completes the Bavarian manufacturer's road range. The RT handles better and protects even better. The K is more respectable. A worthy competitor for the FJR 1300, which could also tickle the 1300 Pan-European. Definitely a new queen of the road.
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When it comes to cars, only on a Toyata Supra have I found such a level of complexity. Highly sophisticated, complex and therefore expensive to maintain. In short, the price of excellence. Rating : 3/5 Respond to Mac Clure
too bad Rating : 5/5 Respond to riton067
Points for improvement: gps support, deflector at the top of the bubble, original lighting a little weak (consider high-power LEDs or the new Montpellier system that lights up bends automatically)
The weight is still a little too high, so perhaps a lithium battery will help reduce it a little. 13 years later, it hasn't been left behind by the new models. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Bertrand
I can't find the fuse for the control circuit on the electric bubble, but the motor works if it's powered directly Rating : 4/5 Respond to baroudsympa
I went to the Côte d'Azur this year, in 2014, and there I was able to see how it behaved in terms of top speed, fuel consumption, recovery and comfort
It gave me great satisfaction, and I'd never want to part with it
Just one negative point, the weight at standstill, i.e. it's heavy to handle
If you're looking for a machine to please yourself, this BMW K 1200 GT will give you great pleasure
sincerely jean marc
Rating : 5/5 Respond to zz top
2 complaints about this bike, which I love: it's too sanitized (electric bubble, heated grips and seat, speed limiter, abs), with the radio and air-conditioning, it's a bit like a car!
What's more, if you want sound, you have to put on an 800â'¬ Akrapovic! In addition to the options already mentioned, it's a real racket practiced by a brand that shows off as well as its users, who are often rich old executives! In short, if this bike verges on perfection (apart from its elephantine weight), my next one will be a Guzzi with the charm of the Italian twin-cylinder like my Breva (2nd bike), less showy and above all less expensive to maintain, mama mia!!!! Rating : 4/5 Respond to bmguzz60
So the K 1200 GT is not a "coup de coeur" purchase, but one whose longevity will make many pale in comparison.... Rating : 5/5 Respond to RIDER 08
This idea came to me from BMWists in the USA, who are also talking about this problem. In addition, there's nothing to complain about when it comes to touring. Best regards Rating : 5/5 Respond to à conseill
Apparently it's a standard problem. The idle was set at 2200 rpm, the bike (new with 470km) smokes blue for 10 minutes and consumes fuel as if there was a hole in the tank
I filled the tank 3 times to cover the 470 km
LIVE THE JAPANESE
DON'T BUY THIS BRAND OF CRAP
LOUSY SERVICE
IN A NUTSHELL
IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME FIGHT?
Rating : 5/5 Respond to Kristof
I sincerely think you're out of luck, because the BMW REMAINS one of the queens of the road.
Best regards...
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a little practical information: avoid fitting it with Metzeler Z6, contrary to the brand's recommendations. It's too sensitive and causes flotation when driving fast or in draft
Hi all
Rating : 5/5 Respond to LAURENT130
a k75 with over 100,000 kms on the clock
an 1100 touring with 140,000 kms on the clock
since I've owned a 1200 GT, I've never had so much fun
i drive 150 kms a day Rating : 5/5 Respond to christian
One small caveat Beware of slow maneuvers You're bound to waffle
I sold my 1150rt to buy this machine and I don't regret it. The engine is fabulous. Rating : 5/5 Respond to HERVE LE F
But there are plenty of advantages that more than make up for the two points above
- A smooth engine that picks up at very low revs, avoiding the need to shift gears too frequently (very welcome in town),
- braking: not only very powerful, but above all a bike that doesn't dive (BMW system) and stays upright
- comfort: plush seat, heated grips (although the bubble lacks height to prevent turbulence in the helmet)
- handling: it requires a certain amount of effort to ride, but once you've got it on the rails, it doesn't deviate
I had hesitated with the RT 850 (better suited to city riding than the 1150), but I didn't like the gearbox. On the other hand, the boxer is easier to handle (a real bike), but the mirrors in the fairing are annoying for city use (Paris)
In short, I'm delighted with the K1200 GT (my wallet a little less so) and I highly recommend it (for experienced bikers)
Rating : 5/5 Respond to christo