BMW K 1200 LT Brochure page 14

Absolutely necessary luxury. The excellent brake system.
The standard BMW Motorrad ABS, in its fully integral version with brake
booster, enables highly effective deceleration with maximum safety.
Complete locking of the wheels is prevented and the maximum amount
of brake pressure is automatically transferred so that the wheels remain
just short of the locking boundary. The fully integral brake system always
Double-disc brake at front, diameter The perfectly adjusted automatic regulation
320 mm, 4-piston floating caliper. system of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
(fully integral) in combination with a pressure
modulator enables maximum deceleration
and excellent gauging capacity.
takes effect on both wheels – whether you use the hand lever or the
pedal. The new pressure modulator ensures that the brake force is
perfectly calibrated for the double-disc brake at the front and the single-
disc brake at the rear, depending on load and road conditions.
The travel-related damping on the suspension
strut optimises ride comfort and stability at higher
speeds. It provides reserves even when the bike
is fully loaded.
The BMW Motorrad Paralever combines the
functions of rear wheel guidance and power
transmission. The shaft drive is installed inside
the swing arm for easy maintenance.
A successful track record. With Telelever and Paralever.
Accurate directional stability, first-class handling, impressive comfort and
ride stability on bends all come as standard with this chassis. At the front
there is the patented BMW Motorrad Telelever – the unique combination
of telefork and swing arm construction with central strut.
This also reduces brake dive to a minimum. At the rear, the BMW
Motor rad Paralever takes on the function of rear wheel guidance and
power transmission. Suspension and damping is effected by means of
a central WAD (travel-related damping) strut, which increases damping
during the compression phase. The adjustable hydraulic pre-tension of
the strut is especially useful. Simply raise the seat, fold out the hand-wheel,
adjust the pretension and the K 1200 L T is prepared for two-person use
or loading of the 120 litres storage space. The 40° lean capacity can
thus be enjoyed to the full.
The BMW Motorrad Telelever provides a finely
sensitive response and minimises brake dive
even when up against powerful longitudinal and
transverse forces.
The 8 mm castor improves
handling at low speeds and
makes manoeuvring easier.
Castor