K 1200 LT

2003 BMW K 1200 LT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2003 BMW K 1200 LT utilizes a 1171 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 115.3 Nm (85 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm. With a specific output of 83.7 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, combined with a 1,633 mm (64.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 23.4-liter (6.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.