BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power160 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,293 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,572 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight255 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

The engine now produces 160 hp and 135 Nm. This should make further comments on driving performance superfluous. Sitting upright with the windshield extended, you can accelerate to over 250 km/h with absolute ease. Only at this point do you start to think a little about the poor engine - below this, it is simply completely underpowered, always and everywhere.

Relaxed riding feel

confident turn-in behaviour

strong engine - lots of power

efficient windshield.

Handling disadvantages in bends.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW K 1300 GT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW K 1300 GT

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