Class: tour
Production: June 1997 – July 2008
Predecessor: BMW K1100LT
Successor: BMW K1600GTL
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | June 1997 – December 2003 | Name: BMW K1200LT (1st generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0545 |
| USA | June 1997 – November 2003 | Name: BMW K1200LT (1st generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0555 |
| Europe | February 2003 – July 2008 | Name: BMW K1200LT (2nd generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0549 |
| USA | February 2003 – July 2008 | Name: BMW K1200LT (2nd generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0559 |
Specifications
BMW K1200LT: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2508 mm / 98,7 in |
| Overall width | 1080 mm / 42,5 in |
| Overall height | 1395/1475 mm (55,0/58,1 in) |
| Seat height | 770/800 mm (30,3/31,5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1632 mm / 64,3 in |
| Ground clearance | 104,5 mm / 4,1 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 378,5 kg / 834 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Bridging frame consisting of die cast aluminium |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever with anti-dive, 102 mm / 4,0 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 R17 (58V) |
| Rear tire size | 160/70 R17 (79V) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – K1200LT (to November 2000) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (Integral ABS-I) – K1200LT (from November 2000) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – K1200LT (to November 2000) Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-I) – K1200LT (from November 2000) |
| Fuel capacity | 23,5 l / 6,2 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,47 l / 100 km (52,6 US mpg)1 – K1200LT (1st generation) 5,59 l / 100 km (42,1 US mpg)2 – K1200LT (2nd generation) |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,5 x 75,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1171 cm³ (71,4 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 98,0 hp (72,0 kW) / 6750 rpm – K1200LT (1st generation) 116,0 hp (85,3 kW) / 8000 rpm – K1200LT (2nd generation) |
| Max. torque | 115,0 Nm (11,6 kg-m) / 4750 rpm – K1200LT (1st generation) 116,6 Nm (11,8 kg-m) / 5250 rpm – K1200LT (2nd generation) |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,89 sec.3 4,85 sec.4 |
| Top speed | 185 km/h (115 mph)3 – K1200LT (1st generation) 209 km/h (130 mph)4 – K1200LT (2nd generation) |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed + reverse |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | 3.864 3.022 2.393 1.819 1.316 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 840W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW K1200LT: images, gallery
Videos
BMW K1200LT: video.
Manuals
BMW K1200LT: documentation.
Links
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1200LT (04/1999), Average MPG
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1200LT (10/2004), Average MPG
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1200LT (04/1999), 0-60 mph
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1200LT (10/2004), 0-60 mph