BMW K 1200 LT Brochure page 13

Perfection is its strength.
More power and increased output for even more sublime touring. The
water-cooled in-line 4-cylinder engine has a capacity of 1172 cc, and a
power output of an impressive 116 bhp (85 kW). However, much more
important for dealing with the variety of riding situations encountered on
long-distance tours is a powerful torque curve. The 100 Nm boundary is
The cross-section model shows the
transversely installed pistons. Excellent
arrangement for shaft drive, since the
drive movement does not have to be
redirected.
crossed at 2800 rpm. At 5250 rpm, the engine delivers an impressive
120 Nm. More than enough to be able to pull away powerfully even
at idling engine speed and to accelerate swiftly – complete with rider,
pillion and luggage.
Nm 130 kW 90
120 80
110 70
100 60
90 50
80 40
70 30
60 20
50 10
40 0
0 2.000 4.000 6.000 8.000 10.000 0 2.000 4.000 6.000
rpm
Maximum torque: Maximum output:
120 Nm at 5250 rpm 116 bhp at 8000 rpm
8.000 10.000
rpm
Move the K 1200 L T at the press of a button.
The electro-hydraulic main stand is activated
at the right-hand side of the handlebars.
Perfect parking at the push of a button.
Even with a full load, the luxury tourer glides effortlessly onto its electro-
hydraulic main stand. This exclusive feature equally increases convenience
and safety. It enables the bike to be parked in narrow parking spaces and
eliminates any possibility of the bike tipping over as with manual stand
operation.
An electric pump builds up pressure
in a hydraulic system and extends the
main stand.