Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Bmw R 1200 Rt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Bmw R 1200 Rt. 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 R 1200 Rt: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h, 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 R 1200 Rt
Horsepower (hp)
152 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
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 R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019
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