Bmw K 1200 Lt vs Bmw K 1200 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Lt vs Bmw K 1200 Gt. Bmw K 1200 Lt: 116 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 370 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 Lt
Bmw K 1200 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
129 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
370 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
116 hp @ 7,250 rpm
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
370 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 Lt
7.8/10
"The ultimate tourer — if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Powerful smooth inline-four engine
+Heated seats actually work brilliantly
Cons
−Expensive and complex electrics
−Heavy at low speeds
−Parts cost hurts badly
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
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