BMW K 1300GT (2009) vs BMW R 1200GS 30th Anniversary Special (2009)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1300GT | R 1200GS 30th Anniversary Special |
| Years: | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated |
| Max Power: | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Frame: | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Seat Height: | 820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in) | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Wet Weight: | 255 kg / 562 lbs | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.4 sec | 12.3 sec |
| Top Speed: | 252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph | 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph |