BMW K 1100 LT: review, history, specs

Class: tour
Production: June 1989 – April 1999
Predecessor: BMW K100LT
Successor: BMW K1200LT

History


Markets	Production	Name & Codes
Europe	June 1989 – April 1999	Name: BMW K1100LT Model code: 89V2 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0526
USA	February 1992 – March 1997	Name: BMW K1100LT Model code: 89V2 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0536

Specifications

BMW K1100LT: specs.


DIMENSIONS
Overall length	2250 mm / 88,6 in
Overall width	915 mm / 36,0 in
Overall height	1450 mm / 57,0 in
Seat height	810 mm / 31,9 in
Wheelbase	1565 mm / 61,6 in
Ground clearance	125 mm / 4,9 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight	290 kg / 639 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)	Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 41 mm, 135 mm / 5,3 in
Rear suspension, travel	BMW Paralever (adjustable), 120 mm / 4,4 in
Front tire size	110/80 VB18
Rear tire size	140/80 VB17
Front brake	Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-I) – K1100LT (to July 1993) Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – K1100LT (from July 1993)
Rear brake	Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-I) – K1100LT (to July 1993) Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – K1100LT (from July 1993)
Fuel capacity	22,0 l / 5,8 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l)¹ 19,5 l / 5,2 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l)²
Fuel economy / consumption	5,4 l / 100 km (43,2 mpg)³
ENGINE
Engine (type)	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed
Bore & Stroke	70,5 x 70,0 mm
Displacement	1093 cm³ (66,7 cu in)
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power	100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 7500 rpm
Max. torque	107,0 Nm (10,8 kg-m) / 5500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	4,35 sec.⁴
Top speed	209 km/h (130 mph)⁵
Fuel system (type)	Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.2
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch	Single dry plate, cable operated
Transmission	5-speed
Final drive	Shaft
Gear ratio I II III IV V	4.500 2.960 2.300 1.880 1.610
ELECTRICAL
Ignition system	Motronic (mapped characteristic control)
Alternator	Three-phase generator, 14V / 460W – K1100LT (to September 1992) Three-phase generator, 14V / 700W – K1100LT (from September 1992)
Battery capacity	12V-19Ah