Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Bmw K 1600 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Bmw K 1600 Gt. Bmw K 1200 Gt: 152 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw K 1600 Gt: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 Gt
Bmw K 1600 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
152 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
317 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 Gt
7.8/10
"A phenomenal sport-tourer if you buy a well-serviced example."
Pros
+Intoxicating high-revving engine
+Outstanding highway stability
+Excellent all-weather fairing
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Heavy at low speed
−Specialist servicing costs add up
Bmw K 1600 Gt
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring machine if you respect its weight and wallet."
Pros
+Silky six-cylinder engine
+Class-leading wind protection
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
Cons
−ESA suspension fails expensively
−Bodywork damage costs a fortune
−Heavy at low speed
Top 10 Accessories
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