The Long-Distance Tourer.

Almost from the very beginning a touring machine featuring a full fairing was a firm member of the K-Series, making its debut in 1984 as the K 100 RT. Its successor, the K 1100 LT, then set the standard for supreme motorcycle touring over many years through its wide range of standard equipment and supreme comfort.

Introduction of the K 1200 LT in spring 1999 hailed a re-interpretation of the tourer philosophy: Consistently offering a supreme standard of luxury and comfort combined with a very wide range of features, this new model entered new dimensions at the time, the K 1200 LT quite appropriately being called the "7 Series" in the tourer segment, a motorcycle setting the standard not only in comfort and luxury, but also in terms of agility and handling in its class.

BMW Motorrad also offers the right alternative for the discerning rider not that interested in sheer luxury, but not wishing to forego the good wind and weather protection offered by a tourer as well as a comfortable, upright seating position: the K 1200 GT.

Derived from the K 1200 RS, this is a special variant of the successful Sports Tourer placing the emphasis on the touring experience -- it is a motorcycle for the rider wishing to combine maximum agility and dynamism with superior qualities for long-distance touring. Clearly, the "GT" model designation stands for Gran Tourismo as the synonym for refined sportiness combined with supreme touring comfort for the rider and passenger.

Entering the market in winter 2002, the K 1200 GT rounded off the current K-Series range as the third model next to the K 1200 RS Sports Tourer and the K 1200 LT Luxury Tourer.

Technical highlights of the K 1200 GT:
Drivetrain and running gear carried over from the other models.
The K 1200 GT is based on the highly advanced and proven technology of the K 1200 RS. The drivetrain has been carried over with all its features, with the K 1200 GT boasting the ample power of the 1,200 cc engine developing 96 kW or 130 bhp.

To meet emission legislation, the oxygen sensor has been further developed and refined in the meantime, the catalyst coating and engine management on the four-cylinder being modified in the process in order to reduce emissions to an even lower level than before.

The suspension and running gear also comes from the K 1200 RS, without requiring any modifications. BMW's unique Telelever on the front wheel and the BMW Paralever on the rear wheel powered by a driveshaft ensure excellent riding comfort both for a more sporting and a more luxurious and laid-back style of motorcycling. Spring travel is the same as on the K 1200 RS and the rear wheel is a 5.5-inch rim running on a wide 180 tire.

Body: modified fairing now with an electrically adjustable windshield.
New features are also to be found on the fairing carried over in its basic elements from the K 1200 RS. In the interest of even better protection from wind and weather, the fairing features a wider profile at the bottom guiding the flow of air even more effectively around the rider's legs. This profile piece comes in Black on all models, regardless of the paintwork color chosen.

Two striking features are the hand protectors finished in body color and the new, higher windshield adjustable electrically for its optimum position. Introducing this windshield with infinite electrical adjustment, BMW Motorrad is meeting customer demand for precise, individual adjustment of the windshield to riders of all sizes and with many different needs.

Apart from functional benefits, these modifications also serve to give the K 1200 GT its own distinctive look.

Comfortable seats and a higher handlebar for riding in relaxed style.
The comfort handlebar has been restyled to give the rider a really relaxed, touring-oriented seating position. Somewhat higher and modified in its curvature versus the handlebar on the K 1200 RS, the GT handlebar reduces forces acting on the rider's wrists and thus allows a more upright seating position. The new comfort seat, in turn, comes with the same height adjustment as on the K 1200 RS, offering a seat height of either 790 or 820 mm (31.1 or 32.3").

BMW Motorcycle Integral ABS fitted as standard in its partly integral version.
Integral ABS is standard on the K 1200 GT, in this case in its partly integral version meaning that pulling the handbrake lever the rider will apply the brakes on both the front and rear wheel. The foot-operated brake, in turn, acts as usual only on the rear wheel. Otherwise, the brake system has been carried over from the K 1200 RS, the front wheel thus featuring the BMW EVO brake offering excellent brake force and stopping power.

Fitted as standard with a luggage rack plus cases with covers finished in the same color as the motorcycle.
The luggage rack and cases complete with holders come as standard on the K 1200 GT. The case covers are finished in the same color as the motorcycle itself, creating an even more sophisticated and refined look.

Two colors and white direction indicator lenses.
The K 1200 GT comes with a choice of two colors: Orient Blue metallic and Grey Green metallic, in each case with a black seat. White direction indicator lenses front and rear add a touch of elegance to these attractive color schemes.

Optional extras and special equipment.
Heated hand grips in combination with seat heating for the rider and passenger are available as an option on the K 1200 GT. A further option is cruise control carried over from the K 1200 RS.

A low seat also with seat heating and adjusting to a lower seat height of either 770 or 800 mm (30.3 and 31.5") is available as a no-cost option.

Special equipment is supplied by the BMW motorcycle dealer, who can install whatever additional items the rider might require. The range of special equipment is very large, comprising virtually all the items also available on the K 1200 RS as long as they are not fitted as standard on the GT, like the cases.

Base Price: $17,535 + applicable fees
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