BMW K1200S vs BMW K1200GT by Steve Hazelwood | Bob's BMW Motorcycles | GoPro Video Contest

Steve Hazelwood's GoPro video entry for Bob's BMW GoPro contest. Dual screen of the BMW K1200S and the BMW K1200GT. Technical Data for BMW K 1300 S Engine Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication Bore x stroke 80 mm x 64,3 mm Capacity 1.293 ccm Rated output 175 hp (129 KW) at 9,250 rpm Max. torque 103 ft-lb (140 Nm) at 8,250 rpm Compression ratio 13.0 : 1 Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 Performance / fuel consumption Maximum speed Over 125 mph Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 50 mpg, at a constant 55 mph Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h Fuel type Unleaded premium only. Electrical system Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free Power transmission Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox Drive Shaft drive Chassis / brakes Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping Suspension travel front / rear 4.5/5.3 inches (115 mm/135 mm) Wheelbase 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) Castor 4.1 inches (104.4 mm) Steering head angle 60,4° Wheels Cast aluminum Rim, front 3,50 x 17" Rim, rear 6,00 x 17" Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17 Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17 Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper ABS STANDARD (part integral, can be switched off) Dimensions / weights Length 85.9 inches (2,182 mm) Width (incl. mirrors) 35.6 inches (905 mm) Height (excl. mirrors) 48 inches (1,221 mm) Seat height, unladen weight 32.3 inches Standard; optional seat height 31.1 inches (available as accessory and/or factory option, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.3 inches Standard; optional inner leg curve (inseam) 68.9 inches (seat available as accessories and/or factory option, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 560 lbs (254 kg) Dry weight 2) 503 lbs (228 kg) Permitted total weight 1,014 lbs (460 kg) Payload (with standard equipment) 573 lbs (206 kg) Usable tank volume 5 gallons (19.0 liters) Reserve Approx. 1 gallon (4.0 liters) Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN) 1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume 2) Unladen weight without fluids Technical Data for BMW K1200GT Manufacturer BMW Motorrad Production 2006--2008 Predecessor K1200GT (2003--2006) Successor K1300GT Class Sport touring bike Engine 1,157 cc (70.6 cu in) liquid-cooled transverse mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC Bore / stroke 79 mm × 59 mm (3.1 in × 2.3 in) Compression ratio 13.1:1 Power 152 hp (113 kW) @ 9500 rpm Torque 96 lbf·ft (130 N·m) @ 7750 rpm Transmission 6-speed, enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints;2.82:1 drive ratio Rake, trail 29.4°, 112 mm (4.4 in) Wheelbase 1,572 mm (61.9 in) Dimensions L 2,318 mm (91.3 in) W 990 mm (39 in) with panniers H 1,438 mm (56.6 in) Seat height 820--840 mm (32--33 in) Weight 249 kg (550 lb) (dry) 282 kg (620 lb) (wet) Fuel capacity 24 L (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal) including 4 L reserve