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Make Model |
BMW K 1200LT |
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Year |
2008 |
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Engine |
Four-stroke, horizontal in
line four cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
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Capacity |
1172 |
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Bore x Stroke |
75 x 70.5 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
10.8:1 |
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Induction |
Electronic intake pipe injection |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Ignition MA 2.4 Bosch Motronic /
electric |
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Max Power |
98 hp 72 KW @ 6750 rpm |
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Max Torque |
115 Nm 84 ft lb @ 4750 rpm |
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Clutch |
Multi-disc oil-bath clutch, |
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Frame |
Bridging frame consisting of die-cast
aluminium, load-bearing engine |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / shaft |
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Front Suspension |
Motorrad Telelever, stanchion
diameter 35 mm, central strut |
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Rear Suspension |
Die cast Aluminum single
sided swinging arm with Paralever, central strut, spring preload
adjustable to continuously variable levels by mean of hydraulic hand wheel |
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Front Brakes |
2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 285mm disc 4 piston caliper
Integral ABS |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
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Rear Tyre |
160/70 ZR17 |
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Seat Height |
800mm - 820mm |
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Dry-Weight |
249 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
22 Litres |
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Standing
¼ Mile |
12.7 sec / 105 mp/h |
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Top Speed |
130 mp/h |
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Reviews |
MCN part 1 -
part 2 -
part 3 -
part 4
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R1150RT vs. K1200LT
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The massive BMW K1200LT tourer has been given a
boost for 2008, with every UK motorcycle gaining the full BMW Lux package as
standard. For 2008, the basic and SE
versions of the K1200LT are being removed from the UK BMW motorcycle range,
leaving only the highest-specification machine, which will be available to
order.
The full £15,395 package includes virtually
every extra you can imagine, with heated grips, cruise control, a heated
seat, central locking for the panniers and topbox, ground lighting and an
ant-theft system as standard.
Other goodies include the firm’s Xenon
headlight kit, which gives a different look to the front of the bike, with
an additional light below the main headlight unit. The two lamps act
separately, as a high and low-beam, and offer 10 percent better illumination
than conventional units. The Lux pack also includes a “Navigator preparation
kit” – so BMW’s sat-nav system can easily be added.
Despite its high spec, there are still
additional options to be had, including a luggage rack, higher screen,
intercom and CD changer. You can even order a cup holder!