BMW K1200LT (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2001, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW K1200LT, a luxurious motorcycle best suited for those riders who enjoyed long-distance journeys and wanted the best comfort capabilities possible.

The BMW K1200LT was manufactured from 1998 to 2009 as a replacement for the BMW K1100LT. The Touring motorcycle was part of the super tourer category and was intended as a competitor to the Honda Gold Wing and other motorcycles with similar capabilities.

The 2001 model was fitted with the same standard features as the previous model, including a full fairing with a single headlight unit, an electrically adjustable windscreen, a rider seat with lumbar support, a comfortable passenger seat, a top case with an integrated backrest, integrated panniers, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike's backbone was a lightweight aluminum frame fitted on the front with a BMW Motorrad Telelever front and Paralever rear suspension system, delivering a plush riding experience.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power, enhanced by an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The 2001 BMW K1200LT packed underneath its bodywork a 1,172cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 98 hp with a peak at 6,750 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.