BMW K1200LT (2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1200LT was a touring motorcycle that debuted in 1998 as a replacement for the BMW K1100LT and a competitor to the Honda Gold Wing. Compared to other K models in BMW's range, the K1200LT was the most luxurious touring machine.

In 2009, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200LT, the most comfort-oriented touring motorcycle available only for the American market. The bike delivered excellent performance and impressive comfortability due to its accessories and options.

In the aesthetic department, the BMW K1200LT packed standard features, such as a full fairing with an electrically adjustable windscreen, a pulled-back handlebar, a comfortable rider seat with lumbar support, a passenger seat with a backrest integrated into the top case, side-mounted, color-matched panniers, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was built on an aluminum/steel frame with the renowned Telelever front and Paralever rear suspension system that offered a plush riding experience and excellent handling. The bike's wheels were fitted with two 305 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 265 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering strong stopping power.

Underneath its armor, the 2009 BMW K1200LT was equipped with a 1,172cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 116 Hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.