Comparison of BMW K 1300 GT and BMW R 1200 RT 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1300 GT × |  BMW R 1200 RT 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1300 GT | BMW R 1200 RT |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 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 | - | Four radially alighned valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,293 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 115.5 | 79.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 135 | 120 |
| Bore (mm) | 80 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 64.3 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | - |
| 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. Anti-Lock Brakes | Double disc. Integral ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Integral ABS |
| 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-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Trail (mm) | 112 | 116 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.4 | 26.2 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,572 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 288 | 259 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 255 | 229 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4529 | 0.3463 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,438 | 1,430 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,318 | 2,230 |
| Overall width (mm) | 965 | 905 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 820 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 24 | 25 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | - | 19 |
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