BMW K100 LT (1985-1986) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K 100 LT, a popular touring motorcycle that had great sales success, encouraged BMW to manufacture and include in their range an even more luxurious interpretation of a tourer motorcycle.

In 1986, BMW crowned its range of motorcycles with the K 100 LT, which had the technical basis of the proven RT model with visual upgrades, improved standard equipment, and comfort-orientated details that were not in the RT.

The striking light Bahamabronzite Metallic paint job and the black-painted engine housing were complemented by both side and top case lids finished in the same color as the bike.

The 1986 BMW K 100 LT featured a reshaped windscreen with an “interior light” and available as an option was a high-quality cassette radio with a waterproof hi-fi loudspeaker system in the fairing.

In addition, the model came with standard features such as lockable side panniers, a lockable rear trunk, a dual seat, passenger grab handles, a full fairing with a large windscreen, a large headlight, an analog instrument cluster, and a center stand, which altogether increased the curb weight to 283 kg (624 lbs).

With all the features and the impressive weight, the 987cc four-cylinder in-line engine with a power output of 90 hp at 8,000 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm were still capable of propelling the motorcycle to a top speed of 215 kph (134 mph).