BMW K1200LT (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1200LT was a luxury touring machine that debuted in 1998 as a replacement for the K1100LT and continued production until 2009. The bike was in the super tourer category, competing with the Honda Gold Wing and other machines in the class.

In 2003, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200LT (Luxury Tourer), a flagship touring machine, mainly addressed for those riders who want more comfort for long hauls and who like to spend as much time as possible in the saddle.

In the aesthetic department, the 2003 BMW K1200LT packed standard features, such as a full fairing, a large windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with a rider lumbar support and a passenger backrest integrated in the top case, side-mounted panniers, a sound system, a center stand, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

Underneath its bodywork, the K1200LT model had installed a 1,172cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 98 hp with maximum strength at 6,750 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.

The bike was fitted with a BMW Motorrad Telelever suspension system on the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever suspension system on the rear, offering a plush riding experience and excellent handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 285 mm disc with dual-piston calipers on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.