Bmw K 1300 Gt vs Bmw K 1200 Lt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 Gt vs Bmw K 1200 Lt. Bmw K 1300 Gt: 160 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 296 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 Gt
Bmw K 1200 Lt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
116 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
296 kg
370 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,750 rpm
116 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
130 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
200 km/h
Weight
296 kg (wet/curb weight)
370 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 Gt
8.5/10
"The sport-tourer benchmark that still embarrasses newer rivals on pace."
Pros
+Thunderous inline-four engine
+Sophisticated Duolever handling
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA electronics age poorly
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
Top 10 Accessories
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