Comparison of BMW K 1200 GT 2004 and BMW R 1200 CL 2004 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 GT 2004 × |  BMW R 1200 CL 2004 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2004 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1200 GT | BMW R 1200 CL |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 94.9 | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | 5.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping) |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 285 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 150/80-VR16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 170/80-VR15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 144 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 120 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.3 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,641 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 281 | 288 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3377 | 0.1545 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,340 | 1,435 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,260 | 2,415 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 1,075 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 745 |
| Alternate seat height | 820 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 165 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 17.5 |
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