K 1200 LT

2002 BMW K 1200 LT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 BMW K 1200 LT touring motorcycle, BMW utilizes a 1172 cc (71.5 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 83.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,750 rpm) and peak power (6,750 rpm), 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 1200 LT measures 378 kg (833 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 1999 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.