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BMW K 1200 LT

General moped information

ModelBMW K 1200 LT
Year2009
CategoryTouring
Rating65.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Rating72.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power116.00 HP (84.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off
Fuel controlDOHC
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust systemClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, engine with vibration-decoupled mountings
Rake (fork angle)27.0°
Trail117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions160/70-ZR17
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter285 mm (11.2 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight353.5 kg (779.3 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc387.0 kg (853.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.3281 HP/kg
Seat height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height1,915 mm (75.4 inches)
Overall length2,502 mm (98.5 inches)
Overall width1,080 mm (42.5 inches)
Fuel capacity24.00 litres (6.34 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity2.00 litres (0.53 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
Color optionsNight black
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