BMW K 1200 LT Instruction manual

Engine
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled, 4-stroke in-line
four-cylinder, two camshafts,
four valves per cylinder
Bore / stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.5 mm x 75 mm
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,171 cc
Rated output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 kW (116 hp) at 8,000 rpm
Max. torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Nm at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . 10.8 : 1
Fuel / engine management . . . Electronic intake pipe injection/
BMW engine management,
Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun
fuel cut-off
Emission control . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-loop 3-way catalytic
converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km
at constant 90 km/h . . . . . . . . . 4.3 l
at constant 120 km/h . . . . . . . . 5.7 l
Fuel type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded super, minimum
octane rating 95 (RON)
Electrical system
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . three-phase alternator 840 W
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single dry plate clutch,
hydraulically operated
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant mesh 5-speed gear-
box (overdrive) plus additional
reversing aid
Drive.....................Shaftdrive
Man’s great dream of freedom now has a new dimension: the BMW K 1200 LT offers unsurpassed luxury for
gliding along in relaxed comfort on the neverending open road. It also has the benefit of one or two innovations.
The high-performance engine delivers 85 kW / 116 bhp and 120 Nm torque for swift acceleration when overtaking,
even carrying a full load. The WAD spring strut with travel-dependent damping increases ride comfort especially
on journeys when you have a pillion passenger and luggage. The seathas been narrowed according to an ergono-
mics analysis to make handling more convenient. Ground lighting makes getting on and off the bike safer. The
BMW K 1200 LT can also offer the world’s first electrohydraulic extending centre stand. All you need now is the
time to enjoy it.
Chassis / brakes
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium,
engine with vibration-decoupled
mountings
Front suspension . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad Telelever;
stanchion diameter 35 mm,
central spring strut
Rear suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast aluminium single-sided
swing arm with BMW Motorrad
Paralever; central spring strut,
spring pre-load hydraulically
adjustable (continuously variable)
at handwheel
Travel front / rear. . . . . . . . . . . . 102 mm / 130 mm
Wheelbase1................1,627mm
Castor1...................117mm
Steering head angle1. . . . . . . . 63.0°
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast aluminium
Rim, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 x 17"
Tyre, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160/70 ZR 17
Brake, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin disc, floating brake discs,
ø 320 mm, 4-piston fixed
calipers
Brake, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single disc, floating brake disc,
ø 285 mm, 4-piston fixed
caliper
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
(fully integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770 / 800 mm
Inner leg curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,860 / 1,920 mm
Unladen weight, road ready2. . 387 kg
Dry weight3................353.5kg
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . 600 kg
Payload
(with standard equipment) . . . . 213 kg
Usable tank volume . . . . . . . . . 24 l
Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 4 l
Length....................2,502mm
Height (excl. mirrors) . . . . . . . . . . 1,395 mm (with aerial: 1,915 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) . . . . . . . . . 1,080 mm
K 1200 LT
1) Unladen as per DIN standard
2) In compliance with Directive 93/93/EEC with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
3) Unladen weight without operating fluids
Paintwork: Biarritz blue metallic
Seat: black
Paintwork: night black
Seat: black