BMW K 1100 LT Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW K 1100 LT motorcycle specifications include a 1,092 cc (66.63 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 290 kg (639.3 lb).

Key specifications

1992-1997Model years
1,092 ccDisplacement
100 hpPower
290 kgWet weight
22 LFuel tank
Model years covered
199219931994199519961997
Year-specific specification changes

The 1992 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Wet weight
1996268 kg (590.8 lb)
Top speed
1997210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)

How the BMW K 1100 LT compares

This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.

Engine power100 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 23% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 70th percentile across BMW models.

Displacement1,092 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 20% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 68th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight290 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 28% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity22 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 14% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power70th

100 hp — more powerful than about 70% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement68th

1,092 cc — larger displacement than about 68% of BMW models.

Wet weight93rd

290 kg — heavier than about 93% of BMW models, or lighter than about 7%.

Fuel capacity77th

22 L — larger than about 77% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,092 cc • Liquid cooled • 100 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/80-18 front / 140/80-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-18
Rear tire size 140/80-17
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.345 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 344.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 91.6 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,092 cc (66.63 cu in)
Power 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 70.5 x 70 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/80-18
Rear tire 140/80-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 290 kg (639.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 207.0 km/h (128.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.