BMW K1200LT (2000-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1200LT was a luxurious touring motorcycle made by BMW from 1998 to 2009, replacing the BMW K1100LT model. The bike was part of the super tourer category and was positioned as a competitor to the Honda Gold Wing and others.

In 2000, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW K1200LT, a touring motorcycle in its third year of production that followed the same recipe as its predecessors. The 2000 model packed the same performance, aesthetic, and technical specifications as previous models.

The 2000 BMW K1200LT was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with an electrically adjustable windscreen, a dual seat with a rider lumbar support, a top case with an integrated passenger backrest, side-mounted panniers, and lightweight five twin-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike packed a Telelever suspension system on the front end and two 300 mm discs with four-piston calipers as stopping power. On the rear end, it was fitted with a Paralever suspension system and a 280 mm disc with a four-piston caliper, offering excellent braking performance.

Underneath its bodywork, the 2000 BMW K1200LT had installed a 1,171cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 100 hp at 6,750 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.

The bike's engine was coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 198 kph (123 mph).