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Resurrection
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BMW K 1200 GT
Don Williams
03/01/2006
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To the disappointment of a number of adherents, the K 1200 GT vanished
from the BMW lineup in 2005. Striving to satisfy the open-class sport touring
enthusiasts, BMW has revived the K 1200 GT designation, assigning it to a wholly
redesigned machine. A close cousin of the K 1200 S sportbike, the new GT shares
its in-line 4-cylinder motor (albeit in a torquier state of tune), frame, and
suspension components with the S. Premium features that will undoubtedly appeal
to touring bike campaigners include an electrically adjustable windshield,
full-protection fairing, adjustable seat and handlebars, ABS, and a pannier
system. BMW describes the GT as a “dynamic and sporty long-distance
tourer.”
A second sports touring machine due to make itself public later this
year is the mid-size F 800 ST. Based on the successful F 800 S sportbike, the ST
will arrive equipped with a full fairing, high windshield, aluminum luggage
rack, and touring ergonomics. Sources at BMW tell Robb Report MotorCycling that
the F 800 ST will be ready to hit the road at approximately 440
pounds.
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
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