The BMW should have the edge in 1/4 mile and top speed although it is close.
The GTS and BMW weigh almost the same but the BMW has about a 20 rwhp
advantage. I have seen published figures as low as 11.3 for the 1/4 for the
K12. IN MOTO (an Italian magazine) had figures of 11.4 (400 meters) and 152
mph for the K12 and 11.8 and 141 for the GTS. In the real world though the
difference is probably hardly noticeable.
Joe.
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Tooraen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 1:58 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: My GTS got hit !! #$%#!@
John, Competition Accessories has GTS parts. On another note I found out
this weekend at the BMW national in Midland Michigan that the Russel
seat man passed away about a week ago. Many people say that the Russel
Day Long is the best seat ever made for long distance cycling. I have
sat on a few and had to awakened after a few minutes. Now that what I
call comfort. There were six thousand bikes at the BMW moa , and three
1993 GTS models., and one 1994 . My 1994 has color matched Krausers, and
it drew a crowd . Many questions, and the comment that now that sounds
like a motorcycle at idle. The new BMW bikes sound remarkably like giant
two wheeled sewing machines at idle. Does anyone know if the K1200 is
faster than a GTS ?? I know they claim a top end of 152 on the K bike,
but the quarter mile times were the same as a GTS , in the 11.70'S .
K-1200'S have a six speed , so top end is not a fair comparison. I have
pushed my GTS to about 140 down Big Bend Texas way with the bags back at
the campground. I think it would have gone a bit faster, but I did not
want to push my luck on a then new bike. Anyone have any top end
figures?? Several K bike types had inquiring minds and wanted to know.
For a 94 model bike to still have that much interest tells me we are
riding way hip slick and cool machines!!
Sincerely,
Alan Tooraen
