2008 BMW K 1200 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2008 BMW K 1200 GT touring motorcycle, BMW pairs a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 150.2 HP (109.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 lb-ft) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 129.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,750 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the K 1200 GT measures 282 kg (622 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,572 mm (61.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 500 km (311 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2003 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
129.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.53 HP/kg (1.88 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,750–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~500 km (311 mi)
Engine
Displacement1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power150.2 HP (109.6 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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