The BMW K1200GT is a

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made by BMW. The second-generation K1200GT, introduced in 2006, uses essentially the same inline-4 engine as the BMW K1200S sportbike, which held the world speed record in 2005 for its class at , and the

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. The new model was lighter and more powerful than the 2003 first-generation K1200GT. The K1200GT's standard equipment includes an adjustable seat and handlebars, integral ABS, panniers, and electronically adjustable screen. Available options include: electronic suspension adjustment (ESA), xenon light, onboard computer including oil level warning, automatic stability control (ASC), heated seat, heated hand grips,

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(TPM), cruise control and anti-theft alarm.

K1300GT

In late 2008, the K1200GT was replaced by the K1300GT, which had a larger displacement engine producing and of torque at the crankshaft. ''

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'' tested the K1300GT at and torque at the rear wheel. The new bike also had improved optional ESA-II electronic suspension adjustment, a conventional single indicator switch and concealed crash bars.

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K1200GT K1, K.I, K01, K 1 or K-1 can mean: Geography * K1, another name for Masherbrum, a mountain in the Karakoram range in Pakistan * K1, a small town to north of Kirkuk city, Iraq * K1 (building), a high-rise building in Kraków, Poland Mathematics ...

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