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BMW K1200GT (2006 - 2009)

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BMW K1200GT (2006 - 2009)

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BMW are best known for tourers, and here we have the K1200GT, the more touring-oriented version of the sporty K1200S launched 18 months ago. The K1200GT has slimline, slab-sided, challenging looks but it's not the most unattractive sports tourer around by a long shot. The top-to-bottom quality finish is what ...  Continue reading

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User 98047
Superb bike, if buying private and gearbox feels and sounds clunky then beware. Do not beleive the hype they are all like it. New gearbox is silky smooth with no clunking Continue reading...

MoMo
If you feel ok with a big & heavy bike, that gets bigger and heavyier when you use all the loading options, if you like to ride in all kinds of weather, never lack for power, and enjoy all the comforts and opti Continue reading...

Eagle6
Was never let down in 26,000 miles in 2.5 years but felt a lot of problems should have been sorted before being signed off by factory.
If you want a fast tourer it's about as good as it gets. Mountains of torq Continue reading...

Davali
For me I would buy the 1300 next , but may look at sargent seat or airhawk as 1200 seat is only thing that lets it down. I know of other 1200 GT owners who don't have problems. I guess each bike and rider combi Continue reading...

psycherbiker
Great 365 days a year bike. Good build quality and good spec-electronic adjustable suspension is a must if you carry pillion and or heavy lugage from time to time. Also, it has a headlamp that you can actually Continue reading...
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  • Price: £12030.00
  • Year: 2006 - 2009
  • Engine capacity: 1171cc
  • Power: 155bhp
  • Torque: 96lb ft
  • Weight: 249kg
  • Full spec

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