The K 1200 GT first hit Australian shores in 2003. The mission statement from BMW at the time was to blur the lines of sports touring to come up with a mount that offered all the trappings of a luxo-tourer, and one that also possessed a good degree of sporting agility as well. A pretty tall order and whether that first offering exactly hit the mark is open to argument, with many suggesting the front-end was way too remote to be called sporting. The bike certainly offered grand touring, and the moniker was pretty well on the mark on that front.
Using the K 1200 RS as a strong starting point, the bike was beautifully appointed, as it should have been at $26,750. You got: adjustable heated grips and seat; higher…
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