Comparison of BMW K 1200 GT 2008 and BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 GT 2008 × |  BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2012 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1200 GT | BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black |
| Category | Touring | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Engine details | - | Rradially aligned valves |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,157 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 109.6 | 35 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 130 | 120 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Diameter (mm) | 294 | 265 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 150/70-R17 |
| Seat | - | Two section dual seat with variable height rider´s seat |
| Wheels | - | Black Cross Spoke Wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 190 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 200 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | 101 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.2 | 25.7 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,572 | 1,507 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 282 | 229 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 249 | 203 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4402 | 0.1724 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,318 | 2,210 |
| Overall width (mm) | 965 | 915 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 850 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 765 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 24 | 20 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | - | 14 |
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