PRESS KIT: BMW K 1200 GT

1. Features and Technical Highlights. 2. Range of Equipment. 3. Engine Output and Torque. 4. Specifications. 5. Colours.

Introducing the new K 1200 GT, BMW Motorrad is strengthening its worldwide
market leadership in the tourer segment and gaining an even greater lead in the
market. Following the success of the former model bearing the same name, the
new K 1200 GT opens up new dimensions in riding dynamics and long-distance
qualities, once again proving the outstanding skills and competence of the
white-and-blue marque.

A special feature of the K 1200 GT is that this new machine does not require
the slightest compromise, but rather overcomes the apparent contradiction
between superior sportiness and a high standard of touring comfort.

In a nutshell, therefore, BMW's new top-end motorcycle combines maximum agility
and dynamic performance with an ideal package for long trips and pleasant
journeys.

To reach this objective, the development engineers at BMW Motorrad have carried
over the trendsetting running gear and engine technology of the former K 1200 S
and K 1200 R straight into this new sporting tourer. The innovative wheel
guidance systems - the BMW Duolever at the front and the EVO-Paralever at the
rear - make a very significant contribution to the excellent and highly dynamic
riding characteristics of the K 1200 GT.

Drive power comes from the cutting-edge straight-four engine in transverse
arrangement, developing maximum output in the GT version of 112 kW/152 hp and
thus currently setting the benchmark in the tourer segment:

Not one single competitor in the market offers the same standard of dynamic
performance as the new K 1200 GT. A comparison with the previous model clearly
proves the huge step taken by BMW Motorrad with this new machine: The K 1200 GT
is more powerful (maximum output up by 17%), develops more torque (up by 11%),
offers a higher theoretical cruising range (up by 17%), and at the same time is
lighter (down by 6%), but is nevertheless able to carry a higher load (up by
19%).

It goes without saying that the new GT has all the features you can rightly
expect of a BMW touring machine. In particular, it is just perfect for riding
with a passenger and covering long distances in comfort and style. Maximum
riding comfort is indeed ensured by excellent protection from wind and weather,
the electrically adjustable windscreen, perfect ergonomic design of the rider's
seat thanks to flexible height adjustment of the seat itself and the handlebar,
as well as side cases featured as standard.

Last but certainly not least, the K 1200 GT also meets the greatest demands in
terms of environmental compatibility and safety. Apart from a fully controlled
three-way catalytic converter, the high-performance EVO brake system with
semi-integral ABS anti-lock brakes and an electronic immobiliser are among the
features naturally offered by this sophisticated new tourer as standard
equipment.
Given all these qualities and its consistency through-and-through, the new
K 1200 GT is able to meet even the high standard of comfort so important to the
passionate touring rider, at the same time making the sporting heart of the
dyed-in-the-wool motorcycle enthusiast truly skip a beat. The "GT" abbreviation
for Gran Turismo, therefore, describes this BMW sports tourer even more
appropriately than ever before.

The new K 1200 GT is available in three standard colours to be combined with
two contrasting colours on the side covers and the seat, thus interpreting
the unique character of this Gran Turismo in various different ways. As usual,
BMW Motorrad also offers a wide range of optional extras and special equipment
tailored to the new machine and leaving nothing to be desired. Apart from
comfort-oriented features for travelling in style, the customer
has the choice, to mention just a few examples, of Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA), an on-board computer, a xenon headlight, cruise control,
or the BMW Navigator.

The most important features of the new K 1200 GT in a nutshell:
• Front-mounted straight-four power unit, cylinders inclined to an angle of 55°
• 1,157 cc, 112 kW/152 hp at 9,500 rpm, 130 Nm/96 lb-ft) at 7,750 rpm
• Duolever suspension at the front
• Paralever suspension at the rear
• BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, semi-integral version
• On-board electronics with CAN-bus technology
• Electronic immobiliser
• Brake pad wear indicator
• Seat and handlebar adjustable
• Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA, optional)
• Aerodynamically optimised full fairing
• Electrically adjustable windscreen
The most important technical distinctions improving the
new K 1200 GT over its predecessor:
• Increase in maximum power (+ 17%)
• Higher maximum torque (+ 11%)
• Decrease in unladen weight (- 6%)
• Higher load (+ 19%)
• Larger tank (+ 17%)
• Longer theoretical cruising range (+ 17%)
High-performance straight-four second-generation power unit.
The new K 1200 GT is powered by the same engine that has already hit the
headlines in the K 1200 S and K 1200 R. Now the GT version of this highly
advanced power unit offers maximum output of 112 kW/152 hp at 9,500 rpm and
peak torque of 130 Newton-metres or 96 lb-ft at 7,750 rpm. These performance
figures alone bear clear testimony to the outstanding dynamic potential of
BMW's new model currently ranking right at the top in the sports tourer segment
in terms of engine power. The plateau-like torque curve with more than 75 per
cent of the engine's maximum torque available from just 3,000 rpm clearly
proves that the K 1200 GT offers superior acceleration and pulling force,
definitely living up to its name as a Gran Turismo.

Dry sump lubrication and the position of the compact power unit with its
cylinder bank tilted 55° to the front have enabled the engineers at BMW
Motorrad to move the centre of gravity as far down as possible.

This optimum centre of gravity offers the best of two worlds, providing the
appropriate load on the front wheel and at the same time ensuring the handling
of a genuine sports machine. For a detailed description of the technical
details, please see the press pack on the K 1200 S.

Six-speed manual gearbox.
The six-speed gearbox of the BMW Motorrad K Series is both light and compact,
and is conveniently integrated into the engine housing.

Particular fortes of the gearbox are its smooth gearshift enabling the rider to
shift gears quickly and precisely, with shift travel reduced to a minimum.
Duolever front wheel suspension.

Like the other K-models, the new Duolever front-wheel suspension ensures
superior precision and accurate tracking at all times, combined with supreme
suspension comfort. The entire structure offers optimum torsional stiffness and
is designed for light and agile handling. With resistance forces kept to a
minimum, the suspension responds smoothly and precisely even to the smallest
bumps on the road.

The kinematic configuration of Duolever suspension, finally, offers brake dive
compensation remaining virtually unchanged throughout the suspension's entire
spring travel. In terms of running gear and suspension qualities, therefore,
the new K 1200 GT offers an ideal combination of riding comfort also on long
tours and superior sportiness with a strong touch of dynamic performance.

Rear-wheel Paralever suspension and optional ESA.
Developed by BMW Motorrad, the Paralever has proven for years that power
transmission and rear wheel suspension can be combined with one another most
efficiently. The latest Paralever is an ultra-firm lightweight construction
with the spring strut connected to the rear wheel mount by a progressive
pivot link.

This not only offers significant advantages in terms of response and the
progressive damping effect, but also reduces unsprung masses, minimises load
change response, offers more ground clearance, and looks highly attractive in
its filigree design. In all, therefore, the Paralever is a perfect match for
the concept and philosophy of the new K 1200 GT.

The K 1200 GT is available as an optional extra with BMW Motorrad's
unique Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) allowing the rider to adjust the
spring/damper setting individually simply by pressing a button on the
handlebar.

EVO brake system with Integral ABS and brake pad wear indicator.
The new K 1200 GT proudly features BMW's proven EVO brake system also to be
found in the other K- and R-Series models. With brake disc diameter
of 320 millimetres (12.6'') at the front and 294 millimetres (11.6'') at the
rear, the EVO brake system is perfectly equipped to ensure superior
deceleration even from high speeds with the motorcycle carrying maximum load.

The steel flex brake lines fitted as standard not only look good, but also help
to provide a consistent pressure point.

Yet another standard feature is BMW Motorrad Integral ABS in its semi-integral
version. On this system the rider activates the front and rear wheel brakes via
the handbrake lever, while the footbrake lever acts only on the rear wheel
brake - exactly the right configuration for riding in sporting style.

The new K 1200 GT also comes as an innovation with yet another safety and
comfort feature fitted as standard: a brake pad wear indicator (warning
indicator) telling the rider when the brake pads have been worn down to the
limit and need to be renewed.

Single-wire system (SWS) with CAN-bus technology.
It is only natural for a modern BMW motorcycle to feature a modern databus
network connecting all of the machine's electrical and electronic components,
with digital information now being transmitted through one single wire.
Indeed, the single-wire system dramatically simplifies the entire system of
on-board electrics, reduces the need for cables and connectors, and makes the
system significantly lighter.

A further essential point is that only this technology is able to provide
reliable, comprehensive and quick troubleshooting and diagnostic functions.
It also enables the Service Technician to read out data and/or redefine
specific parameters. And last but not least, the single-wire system with
CAN-bus technology allows the simple addition of electronic accessories
broadening the motorcycle's wide range of functions.

Electronic immobiliser.
To make sure that only the rightful owner is able to enjoy the new K 1200 GT on
the road, an electronic immobiliser comes as standard (and is also integrated
in the databus network just described). Like on a modern car, the ignition key
incorporates a coded data chip communicating via a transponder in the ignition
lock with the electronic engine management. So both ignition and fuel supply
are only activated when the data exchanged corresponds as required, allowing
the rider to start the engine.

Info-Flatscreen.
The extra-large display right in the middle of the cockpit serves as the
interface between man and machine. This is where the rider can check
all data relevant to riding conditions and the use of his motorcycle. The
system presents your overall mileage, trip mileage, the time of day, coolant
temperature, the gear currently in mesh, the fuel level, and the mileage you
can still cover when reaching the fuel reserve left in the tank.

The connoisseur choosing the optional ESA suspension adjustment or the TPC Tyre
Pressure Control system, in turn, can go even further, checking out the current
set-up of the suspension and air pressure in the tyres. Even the on-board
computer available as an optional extra uses the Info-Flatscreen to present its
functions, illumination of the instrument being controlled automatically by a
light-sensitive photoelectric cell.

Sporting and lean body.
The striking, aerodynamically optimised full fairing on the new K 1200 GT is
unusually lean and slender for a tourer. Keeping the drag coefficient to a
minimum, the fairing guarantees optimum riding stability at high speeds on the
road. And despite its sporting look, the light and stable fairing, benefiting
from aerodynamic refinement, offers excellent protection from wind and weather
improved to an even higher standard over the previous model.

The front end of the fairing is made up of two plastic shells and the
load-bearing headlight unit. With all fairing components being easy to remove
and fit back in position, maintenance and service is easy and convenient at all
times.

Electrically adjustable windscreen.
Focusing on the shape and design of the windscreen, the designers and
aerodynamicists at BMW Motorrad have created an ideal combination of maximum
protection from wind and weather, on the one hand, and minimum dimensions, on
the other. Carefully controlling the flow of air on the side contours, the
windscreen guides the wind and air rushing by smoothly around the rider,
reducing the loads acting on his head and upper body significantly even at high
speeds.

A further advantage is that the light windscreen adjusts infinitely by
electrical control over a range of 100 millimetres or 3.94''. All the rider has
to do is
press a button on the left-hand handlebar to set the windscreen to his desired
position. A higher windscreen (+ 60 mm/2.4'') is available as special
equipment, ensuring that virtually every rider, no matter how tall or how
short, is able to adjust the windscreen perfectly to his requirements by
choosing the right model and adjustment options.

Seat designed for all ergonomic requirements.
To ensure maximum riding comfort and freedom of movement, the specialists at
BMW Motorrad have once again concentrated on the step arch length criterion in
designing the seat.

This is the distance measured between the rider's two footprints across the
inner length of his legs and around the seat, taking both the shape and the
width of the seat into account. So clearly, the rider benefits from the slender
line of both the frame and the body of the K 1200 GT.

To provide these advantages, the seat has an extremely slender waistline
exactly where the rider sits, enabling him to easily reach the ground and
offering a very comfortable knee angle. And to provide the final touch of
perfection, the standard seat can be set to a height of either 820 or 840
millimetres (32.3 or 33.1''). A lower seat is available as an alternative for
the not-so-tall rider (optional, with minimum seat height of 800 mm/31.5'').

The "ergonomic triangle" made up of the footrests, the seat itself and the
handlebar offers maximum freedom of movement both for sports riding and in
touring, at the same time allowing the rider to cruise in relaxed style without
fatigue. The passenger, finally, also enjoys the unusual seat comfort offered
by a BMW.

Handlebar adjustable for height.
To ensure that the handlebar can also be adjusted to riders of various height
with their own seating preferences and different styles of riding, the
handlebar is adjustable to four different levels, moving towards the upper body
of the
rider when required by a maximum of 40 millimetres or almost 1.6''. Again, this
ensures an ideal posture under all conditions, with simple, manual adjustment
for height by means of teeth and bolt clamps.

Design and colour concept.
The new K 1200 GT offers a perfect symbiosis of touring comfort and sporting
performance - features also reflected by the design of the machine with its
flowing lines and clear, striking surfaces and shapes. Self-confident,
forward-urging lines clearly visible even at a standstill emphasise the dynamic
character of the new K 1200 GT. And the machine's slender proportions
all round, combined with the very compact engine cover, again point clearly
towards the sporting and dynamic DNA of the new GT.

Seen from the front, the K 1200 GT also looks good right from the start:
The windscreen and hand protectors are compact and discreet in design,
the strikingly chiselled headlight stands out as a dynamic highlight typical
of the brand.

The three main colours for the body of the K 1200 GT - Dark Graphite Metallic,
Deep Blue Metallic, and Crystal Grey Metallic - form a perfect combination with
the two colours available for the side covers (on the tank and below the seat)
as well as the seat itself. This colour concept clearly accentuates the special
character of the K 1200 GT, with different interpretations depending on the
colours chosen.

Elegant Dark Graphite Metallic combined in standard trim with lighter,
Granite Grey side covers and a Grey seat, gives BMW's new tourer a most
sophisticated look and at the same time emphasises its sporting
understatement.

Paintwork in Deep Blue Metallic combined with dark, slate-coloured side covers
and a black seat, exudes a touch of superior elegance and gives the machine a
particularly luxurious look.

Crystal Grey Metallic with the seat in Black and Slate-coloured side covers,
finally, highlights the modern and innovative design of the new K 1200 GT.
In this bright and very metallic colour scheme, the GT looks extra-light and
agile, at the same time offering a special touch of extravagance.

With alternative combinations of the main colour and the colour chosen for the
seat and side covers, the customer has every option to personalise the K 1200
GT to his individual wishes. Colour combinations with greater contrasts focus
more on dynamic performance, underlying the differences between the rider's
area and the body of the machine.