K 1200 LT

2004 BMW K 1200 LT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2004 BMW K 1200 LT utilizes a 1171 cc (71.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 116 HP (84.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 120 Nm (88.5 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 99.1 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the K 1200 LT measures 353.5 kg (779 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.05 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 1,637 mm (64.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 558 km (347 miles) between fill-ups.

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.