The BMW K 1200 LT motorcycle specifications include a 1,171 cc (71.45 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 388 kg (855.4 lb).
Key specifications
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011Model years
1,171 ccDisplacement
98 hpPower
115.0 Nm @ 4,750 rpmTorque
388 kgWet weight
770 mmSeat height
24 LFuel tank
1,630 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
199920002001200220032004200520062008200920102011
Year-specific specification changes
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
200275.0 x 70 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio
200411.5:1
Displacement
20021,172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Front brakes
2000Dual disc
2004Double disc. 4-piston caliper
20052006Double disc
20082010Double disc. ABS
2011Double disc. ABS, 4-piston fixed calipers
Front tire
2001120/70-ZR17
20042006120/70-ZR17
2008120/70-17
20092011120/70-ZR17
Power
2002200398 hp (71.5 kW) @ 6,750 rpm
2004116 hp (84.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
20052008114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
20102011116 hp (84.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Rear brakes
20002001Single disc
2004Single disc. 2-piston caliper
20052006Single disc
20082010Single disc. ABS
2011Single disc. Four-piston fixed caliper
Rear tire
2001160/70-ZR17
20042006160/70-ZR17
2008160/70-17
20092011160/70-ZR17
Torque
2003115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 4,750 rpm
20042011120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Wet weight
20052010387 kg (853.2 lb)
Wheelbase
200020011,633 mm (64.3 inches)
20031,633 mm (64.3 inches)
200420061,637 mm (64.4 inches)
200820111,627 mm (64.1 inches)
Front wheel travel
2002130 mm (5.1 inches)
2005200635 mm (1.4 inches)
Fuel capacity
200023.40 L (6.18 US gal)
200223.00 L (6.08 US gal)
200323.40 L (6.18 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20015.10 L/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg)
200420114.30 L/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2001118.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
2004201199.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Rear wheel travel
2002102 mm (4.0 inches)
20052006135 mm (5.3 inches)
Top speed
2000200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
2002200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
20092011200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 1,171 cc • Liquid cooled • 98 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,630 mmSeat 770 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-R17 front / 160/70-R17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/70-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 387 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.253 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 252.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 83.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.94:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,171 cc (71.45 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.5 x 75 mm (2.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc, ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc, ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 160/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 388 kg (855.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1,630 mm (64.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.20 L/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 143.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.60 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 16.50 seconds |
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