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Is the BMW K1200LT a good bike?

Is the BMW K1200LT a good bike?

BMW K1200LT (2004-2010) verdict The K1200LT is a truly great bike when it comes to touring. Lighter than a Wing and less intimidating as a result, you can take one on a serious tour and never find yourself wishing for more in terms of creature comforts.

What was the last year of the BMW K1200LT?

History

Europe February 2003 – July 2008 Name: BMW K1200LT (2nd generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0549
USA February 2003 – July 2008 Name: BMW K1200LT (2nd generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0559

How much does a 2003 K1200LT weigh?

835.6 lbs
Water cooled, 1172cc, Inline-4, DOHC

Engine and transmission Switch unit
Engine type: 4 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Weight
Curb weight: 835.6 lbs
Dry weight: 760.6 lbs

How much does a BMW 1200 LT weigh?

BMW K 1200LT

Make Model BMW K 1200LT
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight 345 kg / 761 lbs
Wet Weight 378 kg / 833 lbs
Fuel Capacity 22 L / 5.8 US gal

How much does a BMW r1150rt weigh?

BMW R 1150RT

Make Model BMW R 1150RT
Seat Height 845 mm / 33.2 in
Dry Weigh 255.1 kg / 562.2 lbs
Wet Weight 279 kg / 615 lbs
Fuel Capacity 25.2 Liters / 6.6 US gal

How much does a BMW k1600 weight?

BMW K1600

BMW K1600GT
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad
Transmission 6-speed sequential manual, constant-mesh, shaft-drive
Weight 296 kilograms (652 lb) (dry) 319 kg (703 lb) (GT model, 90% full fuel tank, no panniers) (wet)
Fuel capacity 7 US gallons (26 l; 5.8 imp gal)

What is the weight of a 2004 BMW r1150rt?

Air cooled, 1130cc, Boxer, SOHC

Engine and transmission Switch unit
Engine type: 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Boxer
Weight
Curb weight: 615.1 lbs
Dry weight: 562.2 lbs

How much does a BMW motorcycle weigh?

BMW R1200RT

Manufacturer BMW Motorrad
Dimensions L : 2,230 mm (88 in) W : 905 mm (35.6 in) H : 1,430 mm (56 in)
Seat height Adjustable 820 to 840 mm (32.3–33.1 in) Low seat option: 780 to 800 mm (30.7–31.5 in)
Weight 229 kg (505 lb) (dry) 259 kg (571 lb) w/o panniers (wet)
Fuel capacity 25 L (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 US gal)

What is seat height on BMW k1600?

750 mm
The seat height of BMW K 1600 GTL is 750 mm.

How much horsepower does the BMW K 1600 have?

160 hp
BMW K 1600 GT Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain:
Displacement: 1,649 cc
Rated output: 160 hp (118 kW) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque: 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.2:1

How much does a BMW r1150rt weight?

562 lbs
At a glance

Owners’ reliability rating: 3.9 out of 5 (3.9/5)
Annual servicing cost: £660
Power: 95 bhp
Seat height: Low (30.7 in / 780 mm)
Weight: High (562 lbs / 255 kg)

What BMW motorcycles do police use?

Best police bike for long distance: BMW R1250 RT-P BMW actually provides a Police (or other public sector) bike straight from the factory, and even names it differently from the bikes the public buy; they come with a ‘P’ after the model name, so the BMW R1250 RT becomes the BMW R1250 RT-P.

What are the specs for a BMW K1200LT?

BMW K1200LT Specs. Stock tire sizes are 120/70-ZR17 on the front, and 160/70-ZR17 on the rear. As for stopping power, the BMW K1200LT braking system includes Single disc size 320 mm (12.6 inches) at the front and Single disc size 285 mm (11.2 inches) at the rear.

What kind of engine does a BMW K12 have?

The K12 motor has 4 valves per cylinder and dual overhead cams. Then combine fuel injection, a catalytic converter and Bosch Mototronic engine management and you have a powerplant that runs clean, smooth and strong. Like to run a lot of gadgets or want the absolute biggest driving lights money can afford?

Which is better a BMW K1200LT or Honda GL1800?

The revised 2004 onwards BMW K1200LT have the extra poke needed at speed, but more importantly the motorcycle’s engine is smooth and gives the rider a real `express train’ feeling on motorways. It’s also a reasonably economical motorcycle compared to its six cylinder rival motorcycle, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing.

What does the C stand for in BMW K 1200lt?

Next comes a set of numbers, which is simply denoting the engine size in cubic centimeters. The last set of letters is an indication of what type of bike it is, i.e. the C in R1200C stands for cruiser, GS is German translation of land/street, or RT is rally/tourer. This brings us to this month’s test ride the K1200LT.

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Ruth Doyle