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BMW K 1200 LT 20082008 BMW K 1200 LT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| Two-wheel travel with everything you need in terms of equipment and comfort – everything about this luxury touring bike is top class. The technology is state-of-the-art, the comfort is premium: the BMW K 1200 LT simply has everything you need for relaxed, powerful touring – whether alone or with a companion. |
| General information | |
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| Model | BMW K 1200 LT |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | Touring |
| Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1171.0 ccm (71.45 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Effect | 114.0 HP (83.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 70.5 x 75.0 mm (2.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, engine with vibration-decoupled mountings |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/70-17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 353.5 kg (779.3 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 387.0 kg (853.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3224 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2502 mm (98.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1627 mm (64.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 BMW K 1200 LT discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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