BMW K1200LT (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200LT (Luxury Tourer), a touring motorcycle that debuted in 1998. The bike was part of the super tourer category and was intended to compete with the Honda Gold Wing and other motorcycles.

The 2005 BMW K1200LT featured a newly designed two-section headlight that increased light output by ten percent. The top unit was the high beam, and the lower one was the low beam with an integrated parking light.

The cockpit was redesigned entirely and included a new Info-Flat-Screen, designed to provide many information, such as total distance, coolant and air temperature, radio information, fuel level, gear selections, and on-board computer functions.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a dual seat with rider lumbar support, a passenger seat with an integrated backrest in the top case, side-mounted panniers, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a BMW Motorrad Telelever front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever rear shocks, offering a plush and comfortable riding experience and excellent handling.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering excellent stopping power.

Underneath its clothes, the 2005 BMW K1200LT had installed a 1,172cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 98 hp at 6,750 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.