K 1200 LTThe luxury route to freedom.

The Ultimate Riding Experience

BMW MotorradTour

K 1200 LT

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Go West. From Coast to Coast.From the Atlantic to the Pacific – straight across the American continent: unforgettable experiences and a great sense of freedom await you in

the land of limitless possibilities. The latest generation of the luxury touring bike BMW K 1200 LT perfectly fulfils the dream of independent travel.

Its outstanding technology is state-of-the-art, its comfort first-class, and it has everything you need for perfectly relaxed cruising, whether alone

or with a pillion: a powerful 116-bhp (85-kW) engine for dynamic performance; the world’s first electro-hydraulic main stand; the ground lights;

the narrower seat for safe standing and the central locking which also secures all panniers. The only thing you need now is time for enjoyment –

the tour to the west coast is about to start! The first stage of the trip takes us through the winding Blue Ridge Parkway. It instantly fascinates every

motorcyclist; especially on the BMW K 1200 LT, since its easy cornering capability allows it to take any combination of bends with flying colours.

The 4,500-mile westward journey couldn’t have got off to a better start.

The paint colours illustrated are no longer available.

To the best burger in the world.Throughout North Carolina, an endless ribbon of asphalt stretches ahead to the horizon – no other traffic in sight. A solitary truck may roar past every

hundred miles, but otherwise there’s just the sound of the water-cooled 85 kW (116 bhp) in-line 4-cylinder engine of the BMW K 1200 LT. And of course,

your stomach might rumble after a while. Fortunately a neon sign on the Interstate 40 in Hickory heralds “Bud’s American Café”. Here there is very reliable

remedy for an empty stomach: probably the best hamburger in the world. If you happen to overhear a conversation between truckers on the table next to

you, they will probably be talking about the stunning design of the luxury tourer from Germany standing outside.

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Memphis, Tennessee. Keep on rocking and rolling.The Elvis Presley Boulevard promises a journey back in time to a magical place – Graceland. It’s certainly worth a visit since the property is still in the

same state as it was in 1977. It’s as if the King had only just left his kingdom, so you might meet him here on any street corner. Back to the present:

on the car park filled with fans and buses, the narrow and low seat proves very helpful when manoeuvring the BMW K 1200 LT since your legs can

always stand securely. With the electrical reversing aid you glide elegantly and effortlessly out of the narrow parking space and then at last emerge with

plenty of swing through the bends which take you out of the town. The show must go on – after all there are still 3,500 miles to go to the west coast.

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A legend on asphalt. No road has been the subject of songs as often as the

legendary Route 66. It goes without saying that every

motorcyclist would like to experience the mother of all

roads at least once in a lifetime. To enable you to fully

enjoy this experience to the full, the BMW K 1200 LT

provides an excellent audio sound system with radio

and CD player. The song “Route 66” by Bobby Troup

has never sounded as authentic than when it pounds

out of the four pairs of speakers. A glance at the Info

Flatscreen in the cockpit is also very satisfying: the trip

counter already indicates five hundred relaxed miles.

This kind of luxurious touring gives every passionate

motorcyclist his own personal kick.

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The most expensive highway in the world.The famous Million Dollar Highway runs from Ouray to Silverton. This stretch of road was built with the gravel from the old mines and genuinely

does contain a lot of gold dust. But the real wealth is beyond the road itself: here the wonderful landscape stretches away into the distance

with its rainbow-coloured vegetation providing a habitat not only for elks, bears and deer but also hummingbirds. And if a coyote does happen

to cross the path of the BMW K 1200 LT, the standard BMW Motorrad Integral ABS responds absolutely and reliably to any emergency stop.

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Big. Bigger. Texas.Dimensions are quite different in Texas: the prairie is vaster, the steaks are bigger, the cowboy hats are higher and the freight trains on the

Rio Grande Main Line are longer. However, in the duel between railroad and bike, the train driver doesn’t have the slightest chance as the engine

of the BMW K 1200 LT develops its enormous maximum 120 Nm of torque at just 5,250 rpm. So the luxury tourer gets you faster than expected to

Tascosa, a sleepy town on Ranch Road 1061. Now and again the town wakes up for a rodeo. On these occasions, bikers get to see the difference

between a ride on the BMW K 1200 LT and traditional bronco riding: an untamed horse has neither an extremely comfortable suspension – nor do

you sit in the saddle for days in perfect comfort. There really is no more relaxed way to ride off into the sunset than on the BMW K 1200 LT.

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Both director and lead actor – in your very own road movie. Monument Valley – it was for this amazing panorama that Hollywood invented widescreen cinema. Against the background of legendary westerns and

fierce sandstorms, it’s best to put the electrically adjustable windshield in an optimum position, sit back comfortably in the heatable leather seat and

switch on the cruise control of the BMW K 1200 LT. This way you can sit back and be fascinated by the gigantic natural spectacle and the Elephant’s

Feet. After this show, the journey continues via the Hoover Dam into the gambling city of Las Vegas.

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A single lucky streak. From the Atlantic to Nevada and on.Las Vegas arises out of the desert sand in surreal fash-

ion, like an alien planet. Millions of flickering lights are

reflected in the shiny chrome. The BMW K 1200 LT

lands gently on the strip – like an UFO, at least this is

the impression created by the ground lights. At the

press of a button, the luxury tourer rises on its electro-

hydraulic main stand and virtually automatically places

itself firmly and squarely in the lamplight. The central

locking is equally convenient – by remote control.

The luxury tourer is now completely secured, including

all panniers. A moment later the dust of the road

disappears in the whirlpool of a penthouse suite at

the world famous Bellagio.

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Monument Valley. 46° Celsius in the shade – if there was any.

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On to the destination of your dreams for three dollars.To glide across the Golden Gate Bridge once in a lifetime – this great dream is easy to fulfil since the ticket costs no more than two cups from the

coffee-to-go-shop in San Francisco. Now place the hot cup in the cup holder of the BMW K 1200 LT. On the famous Highway Number One you get

a free helping of the spice that goes with your coffee: the salty Pacific air makes the airstream truly envigorating for every biker. Incidentally, after a few

weeks of freedom on the west coast, a visit to Alcatraz is recommended. A couple of hours on the prison island will quickly bring back your hunger for

freedom and luxury. After all, the best is yet to come: the return trip.

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Technology TourK 1200 LT

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The best way to cross America. From East to West.

01 mile 0003 Half way between the Capitol and the White House,

exotic dishes await you at the Old Post Office. 02 mile 0195 The Luray

caves are famous for the sounds of the stalagmite organ. 03 mile 0454

At the Laughing Seed Café in Asheville, excellent vegetarian food is avail-

able – try the Mondo Max Nachos. 04 mile 0733 Fort Nashborough

is a reconstruction of the fortifications built by the early pioneers against

Indian attack. 05 mile 0944 The live music show in B. B. King’s Blues

Club is unique even for Memphis. 06 mile 1169 Follow the signs of the

historic Route 66, taking care not to lose the Mother Road in Springfield.

07 mile 1352 At the centre of the universe in Tulsa there is an amaz-

ingly powerful and rather mysterious echo. 08 mile 1723 Huge buffalo

herds are still to be found by Lake Meredith near Amarillo. 09 mile 1988

One of the buildings in Santa Rosa bears genuine traces of the Wild

West: an original bullet hole made by Billy the Kid. 10 mile 2163 All

the exhibits in the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque have one thing in

common: the colour turquoise. 11 mile 2483 The Aztec Ruins National

Monument has nothing to do with the Aztecs. It contains dwellings of the

Anasazi Indians. 12 mile 2628 The almost 23-mile long Rim Rock Drive

leads directly along the edge of the Canyon of the Colorado National

Monument. 13 mile 2770 At the Four Corners Monument you can be

in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado simultaneously. 14 mile

2898 At Marble Canyon a huge steel bridge crosses the Colorado River,

which lies 142 metres below. 15 mile 3092 Lake Mead Lodge offers

a magnificent panorama of Lake Mead, as well as comfortable overnight

accommodation. 16 mile 3283 From Zabriskie Point enjoy a grand view

of the craggy Death Valley landscape. 17 mile 3684 The 17 Mile Drive

is the most beautiful section of Highway No.1. This is also where the

famous solitary cypress tree stands on a cliff. 18 mile 3822 The Last

Chance Saloon gave author Jack London the inspiration for his world

famous novels.

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Perfect parking at the push of a button.

Move the K 1200 LT at the press of a button. The electro-hydraulic main stand is activated at the right-hand side of the handlebars.

An electric pump builds up pressure in a hydraulic system and extends the main stand.

Even with a full load, the luxury tourer glides effortlessly onto its electro-

hydraulic main stand. This exclusive feature equally increases convenience

and safety. It enables the bike to be parked in narrow parking spaces and

eliminates any possibility of the bike tipping over as with manual stand

operation.

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The cross-section model shows the transversely installed pistons. Excellent arrangement for shaft drive, since the drive movement does not have to be redirected.

More power and increased output for even more sublime touring. The

water-cooled in-line 4-cylinder engine has a capacity of 1172 cc, and a

power output of an impressive 116 bhp (85 kW). However, much more

important for dealing with the variety of riding situations encountered on

long-distance tours is a powerful torque curve. The 100 Nm boundary is

crossed at 2800 rpm. At 5250 rpm, the engine delivers an impressive

120 Nm. More than enough to be able to pull away powerfully even

at idling engine speed and to accelerate swiftly – complete with rider,

pillion and luggage.

Maximum torque: 120 Nm at 5250 rpm

Maximum output: 116 bhp at 8000 rpm

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A successful track record. With Telelever and Paralever.

Accurate directional stability, first-class handling, impressive comfort and

ride stability on bends all come as standard with this chassis. At the front

there is the patented BMW Motorrad Telelever – the unique combination

of telefork and swing arm construction with central strut.

This also reduces brake dive to a minimum. At the rear, the BMW

Motor rad Paralever takes on the function of rear wheel guidance and

power transmission. Suspension and damping is effected by means of

a central WAD (travel-related damping) strut, which increases damping

during the compression phase. The adjustable hydraulic pre-tension of

the strut is especially useful. Simply raise the seat, fold out the hand-wheel,

adjust the pretension and the K 1200 LT is prepared for two-person use

or loading of the 120 litres storage space. The 40° lean capacity can

thus be enjoyed to the full.

The BMW Motorrad Telelever provides a finely sensitive response and minimises brake dive even when up against powerful longitudinal and transverse forces.

Castor

The 8 mm castor improves handling at low speeds and makes manoeuvring easier.

Steering

axis

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The standard BMW Motorrad ABS, in its fully integral version with brake

booster, enables highly effective deceleration with maximum safety.

Complete locking of the wheels is prevented and the maximum amount

of brake pressure is automatically transferred so that the wheels remain

just short of the locking boundary. The fully integral brake system always

takes effect on both wheels – whether you use the hand lever or the

pedal. The new pressure modulator ensures that the brake force is

perfectly calibrated for the double-disc brake at the front and the single-

disc brake at the rear, depending on load and road conditions.

Absolutely necessary luxury. The excellent brake system.

The travel-related damping on the suspension strut optimises ride comfort and stability at higher speeds. It provides reserves even when the bike is fully loaded.

The BMW Motorrad Paralever combines the functions of rear wheel guidance and power transmission. The shaft drive is installed inside the swing arm for easy maintenance.

Double-disc brake at front, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston floating caliper.

The perfectly adjusted automatic regulation system of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral) in combination with a pressure modulator enables maximum deceleration and excellent gauging capacity.

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The longer the tour, the more important it is you have the right partner.

And for the journey across America, there is no more re liable partner

than the Atlantis 3 Pro suit. The robust leather, up to 1.4 mm thick, is

permanently waterproof due to hydrophobic treatment and will take

you through thick and thin. This suit is fitted with CE protectors at the

shoulders, elbows and knees, a back support, a retrofittable GORE-TEX®

insert and all-round connector zip.

The combination of GORE-TEX® XCR® laminate and the TFL® Cool

System with Armacor™ and Cordura® makes the Streetguard 2 suit

a genuine all-rounder. It offers excellent temperature regulation in vir-

tually all weather conditions – the Cool System prevents the suit from

overheating when exposed to strong sunlight, while the three-layer

GORE-TEX® XCR® laminate is 25% more breathable than conventional

three-layer laminates. It also features removable BMW Motorrad CE

protectors in the knee, shin, shoulder, elbow/underarm, back and hip

areas, a removable thermal inner in both the jacket and the trousers,

and a detachable storm collar.

A really good suit is worn without a tie.

AirFlow 2 gloves

Pro Touring boots

System Helmet 5

Atlantis 3 Pro suit Streetguard 2 suit

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Rider Equipment TourK 1200 LT

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The seat and the leg area have a narrow, ergonomic profile, providing a comfortable seating position and a safe standing position for smaller riders.

Luxury as standard.

Whichever way you look at it, the K 1200 LT is something special, and

its refined style is emphasised by the numerous chrome parts. The high-

resolution Info Flatscreen provides a comprehensive range of information,

including total and trip mileage, time, gear display, air and water tempera-

ture, ice warning, average fuel consumption, fuel level and radio station

currently selected. The brightness of the display lighting can be adjusted

between five settings. Heated grips and cruise control are two more

standard features that improve the comfort of the riding experience.

Additional standard equipment (not illustrated):

Heated grips, cruise control, seat heating, central locking, oor lighting,

anti-theft alarm system, railing and brake light band, Softtouch seat,

xenon headlight, navigation system preparation.

The headlamp combination in clear glass technology with separate high beam increases illumination efficiency by 10%.

The reversing aid makes manoeuvring simpler and safer.

The audio sound system features an RDS radio, CD player in the glove compartment and four pairs of speakers.

The topcase and the two side panniers provide a total of 120 litres of storage capacity.

Special EquipmentAccessoriesColoursTechnical Data

TourK 1200 LT

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Midnight Black MetallicSeat in Black

Luxury in a motorcycle is not just about riding comfort or

state-of-the-art technology, it’s also about looking good.

And the two colour options we currently offer for the

BMW K 1200 LT couldn’t look much better. However,

some of the illustrations in this brochure show the motor-

cycle in two colours that have now been discontinued,

Light Yellow Metallic and Dark Graphite Metallic.

Biarritz Blue MetallicSeat in Black

Colours

EngineType Water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine,

two camshafts, four valves per cylinderBore x stroke 70.5 mm x 75 mmCapacity 1,171 ccRated output 85 kW (116 bhp) at 8,000 rpmMax. torque 120 Nm at 5,250 rpmCompression ratio 10.8:1Carburetion/engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, BMW engine

management: Motronic MA.4 with fuel cut-offEmission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter,

compliant with EU3 emission standard

Performance/fuel consumptionMaximum speed Over 200 km/hConsumption over 100 km at steady 90 km/h 4.3 lConsumption over 100 km at steady 120 km/h 5.7 lFuel type Unleaded premium, minimum octane rating 95 (RON)

Electrical systemGenerator 840 W three-phase generatorBattery 12 V/19 Ah (low-maintenance)

Power transmissionClutch Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operatedGearbox Constant-mesh 5-speed gearbox (overdrive) and

additional reversing aidDrive Shaft drive

Chassis/brakesFrame Cast aluminium bridge-type frame,

vibration-decoupled engine mountingFront wheel location/suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35 mm,

central strutRear wheel location/suspension Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with

BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut with WAD travel-related damping, spring pre-load with infinitely variable hydraulic adjustment via handwheelTravel front/rear 102 mm/130 mmWheelbase (unladen as per DIN standard) 1,627 mmCastor (unladen as per DIN standard) 117 mmSteering head angle (unladen as per DIN standard) 63°Wheels Cast aluminium wheelsRim, front 3.50 x 17”Rim, rear 5.00 x 17”Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17Tyre, rear 160/70 ZR 17Brake, front EVO brake system with dual disc, floating brake discs,

diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliperBrake, rear Single disc, floating brake disc, diameter 285 mm,

4-piston fixed caliper ABS as standard BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral)

Dimensions/weightsSeat height, unladen 770 mm/800 mmRider step length, unladen 1,860 mm/1,920 mmEmpty weight, road ready, fully fuelled* 387 kgDry weight** 353.5 kgPermitted total weight 600.0 kgPayload (with standard equipment) 213 kgUsable tank volume 24.0 lReserve approx. 4.0 lLength 2,502 mmHeight (not inc. mirrors) 1,395 mm (with aerial: 1,915 mm)Width (inc. mirrors) 1,080 mm

* According to guideline 93/93/EEC including all operating liquids, fuelled to 90% of useable tank capacity

** Empty weight without operating liquids

Technical data

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A comfortable extra: the height-adjustable chrome footrests. This makes the trip more pleasant for the pillion since they provide an excellent resting position for your feet. The footrests are also harmoniously integrated into the bike’s overall design.

The water-resistant inner bags for panniers and topcase are extremely useful. Firstly they help keep order, and secondly you can unload the panniers in one go and take your entire luggage with you.

The high windshield provides protection against wind and rain for even the tallest of riders.

The BMW Motorrad Navigator. This handy device is a route planner,

GPS receiver, compass and trip computer all in one. It features a powerful

satellite receiver, a new processor, and a high-resolution TFT display.

Uniquely among portable navigation devices, it gives synthesized voice

directions, telling you which way to go at junctions.

For full details of the range of BMW Motorrad accessories

available, see our current accessories catalogue.

Get more from your machine, with BMW Motorrad accessories.BMW Motorrad motorcycles deliver the Ultimate Riding Experience as standard, but for even more comfort and safety,

there is an extensive range of accessories available.

The models illustrated in this brochure show the specifications for Germany. In part, they include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard. According to the specific requirements of other markets, alterations in models, standard and optional equipment as described in the text and illustrations may occur. For detailed information on the range of rider equipment and accessories available in your country, please contact your BMW Motorrad dealer. Subject to change in design and equipment. Subject to error.

© BMW Motorrad, UX-VM-2, Munich, Germany. Reproduction, even in extracts, only with the written permission of BMW AG, Munich. This catalogue is printed in an environmentally compatible manner on paper free of chlorine and acid. Printed in Germany 08/2007. 711 204 247 20

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