BMW K1200GT soon

According to the maker: "The K1200 GT is powered by the technologically advanced four-cylinder engine that made its debut in the 167 hp K1200 S. It develops a maximum output of 152 hp in its GT specification, which makes the 1157cc tourer the most powerful machine in its segment by some margin. The new GT is even 17 per cent more powerful than its predecessor, with an impressive increase in torque of 11 per cent. This power hike hasn't come at the expense of fuel economy though, as the new GT offers a higher theoretical cruising range (up by 17 per cent) and at the same time is six per cent lighter, but is also able to carry a higher payload (up by 19 per cent)."

BMW Australia says we can expect too see the first examples arrive here in June, but it's too early to give a retail price.

Meanwhile the new R1200S and F800 vertical twin will be having their international media launch next week. We can expect to see them in Oz around mid-year fort he R series and some time in the third quarter for the F. And since we're on the subject of launches, the new R1200GS Adventure is expected in May.

K1200 GT Specs
Engine
Capacity cc 1,157
Bore/stroke mm 79/59
Max output kW/hp 112/152
At rpm 9,500
Max torque Nm/lb-ft 130/96
at rpm 7,750
Configuration Inline
No of cylinders 4
Compression ratio/fuel grade 13 : 1/S premium plus (98 octane)
Valves/gas cycle DOHC (double overhead camshaft)
Valves per cylinder 4
Intake/outlet valve dia mm 32/27.5
Throttle butterfly dia mm 46
Fuel supply management BMS-K

Chassis and Suspension Frame Composite aluminium frame (bridge frame) with IHU extrusion-pressed profiles and die-cast components
Suspension, front BMW Duolever
Suspension, rear Single cast-aluminium arm with BMW Paralever
Spring travel, front/rear mm 115/135
Castor mm 112
Wheelbase mm 1,571
Steering head angle ° 60.6
Brakes front Double disc brake, floating brake disc, dia 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper
rear Single-disc brake, dia294 mm, two-piston fixed calliper
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
front 3.50 x 17
rear 5.50 x 17
Tyres front 120/70 ZR 17
rear 180/55 ZR 17

Dimensions and Weight
Length, overall mm 2 318
Width, overall, with mirrors mm 965
Handlebar width, without mirrors mm 795
Seat height mm 820 and 840 (optional low seat 800 and 820)
Weight, dry kg 249
Unladen weight to DIN standard with full tank kg 282
Max permissible kg 520
Tank capacity ltr 24