K 1100 LT

1992 BMW K 1100 LT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1992 BMW K 1100 LT relies on a 1092 cc (66.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 91.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the K 1100 LT measures 290 kg (639 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.9 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 207 km/h (129 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1992 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.