2006BMW K 1200 GT

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The 2006 BMW K 1200 GT is a fast, comfortable sports tourer with a powerful four-cylinder engine. Its liquid-cooled 1,171cc inline four makes 128.7 hp and 117 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 790 mm seat, 300 kg wet weight and 20.5-litre tank suit long, fast journeys.

Capacity: 1171.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 281.0 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Power: 128.7 HP (94.7 kW)

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What’s new for the 2006 BMW K 1200 GT

vs the 2005

Spec	2005	2006
Power	128.7 HP (96.0 kW)	128.7 HP (94.7 kW)

Other years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering65%

City riding45%

Daily riding75%

Touring96%

Two-up90%

Track35%

Best for: It's built primarily for high-speed, long-distance touring with strong performance for effortless overtaking and covering big miles quickly.
Built for: It rewards a rider who values smooth, powerful, shaft-driven cruising over razor-sharp agility, blending sport-touring pace with plush long-haul comfort.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight urban commuting.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2006 BMW K 1200 GT, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1171.0 ccm
Power: 128.7 HP (94.7 kW)
Torque: 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4580 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 70.5 x 75.0 mm
Compression: 11.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Performance

Top speed: 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1550 mm
Overall length: 2250 mm
Overall width: 920 mm
Overall height: 1340 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Dry weight: 281.0 kg
Wet weight: 300.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel: 115 mm
Rear wheel travel: 150 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.3°
Trail: 124 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 285 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2003	2004	2006	2007	2008
Capacity	1171 cc	1171 cc	1171 cc	1157 cc	1157 cc
Dry weight	249 kg	281 kg	281 kg	281 kg	249 kg
Seat height	840 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	22 L	20.5 L	20.5 L	20.5 L	24 L