BMW Motorrad Tour

K 1200 LT

The Ultimate Riding Experience

K 1200 L T

The luxury route to freedom.
Go West. From Coast to Coast.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific straight across the American continent: unforgettable experiences and a great sense of freedom await you in the land of limitless possibilities. The latest generation of the luxury touring bike BMW K 1200 L perfectly fulfils the dream of independent travel. T Its outstanding technology is state-of-the-art, its comfort first-class, and it has everything you need for perfectly relaxed cruising, whether alone or with a pillion: a powerful 116-bhp (85-kW) engine for dynamic performance; the worlds first electro-hydraulic main stand; the ground lights; the narrower seat for safe standing and the central locking which also secures all panniers. The only thing you need now is time for enjoyment the tour to the west coast is about to start! The first stage of the trip takes us through the winding Blue Ridge Parkway. It instantly fascinates every motorcyclist; especially on the BMW K 1200 L since its easy cornering capability allows it to take any combination of bends with flying colours. T, The 4,500-mile westward journey couldnt have got off to a better start.
The paint colours illustrated are no longer available.
To the best burger in the world.
Throughout North Carolina, an endless ribbon of asphalt stretches ahead to the horizon no other traffic in sight. A solitary truck may roar past every hundred miles, but otherwise theres just the sound of the water-cooled 85 kW (116 bhp) in-line 4-cylinder engine of the BMW K 1200 L And of course, T. your stomach might rumble after a while. Fortunately a neon sign on the Interstate 40 in Hickory heralds Buds American Caf. Here there is very reliable remedy for an empty stomach: probably the best hamburger in the world. If you happen to overhear a conversation between truckers on the table next to you, they will probably be talking about the stunning design of the luxury tourer from Germany standing outside.
Memphis, Tennessee. Keep on rocking and rolling.
The Elvis Presley Boulevard promises a journey back in time to a magical place Graceland. Its certainly worth a visit since the property is still in the same state as it was in 1977. Its as if the King had only just left his kingdom, so you might meet him here on any street corner. Back to the present: on the car park filled with fans and buses, the narrow and low seat proves very helpful when manoeuvring the BMW K 1200 L since your legs can T always stand securely. With the electrical reversing aid you glide elegantly and effortlessly out of the narrow parking space and then at last emerge with plenty of swing through the bends which take you out of the town. The show must go on after all there are still 3,500 miles to go to the west coast.

A legend on asphalt.

No road has been the subject of songs as often as the legendary Route 66. It goes without saying that every motorcyclist would like to experience the mother of all roads at least once in a lifetime. To enable you to fully enjoy this experience to the full, the BMW K 1200 L T provides an excellent audio sound system with radio and CD player. The song Route 66 by Bobby Troup has never sounded as authentic than when it pounds out of the four pairs of speakers. A glance at the Info Flatscreen in the cockpit is also very satisfying: the trip counter already indicates five hundred relaxed miles. This kind of luxurious touring gives every passionate motorcyclist his own personal kick.
The most expensive highway in the world.
The famous Million Dollar Highway runs from Ouray to Silverton. This stretch of road was built with the gravel from the old mines and genuinely does contain a lot of gold dust. But the real wealth is beyond the road itself: here the wonderful landscape stretches away into the distance with its rainbow-coloured vegetation providing a habitat not only for elks, bears and deer but also hummingbirds. And if a coyote does happen to cross the path of the BMW K 1200 L the standard BMW Motorrad Integral ABS responds absolutely and reliably to any emergency stop. T,

Big. Bigger. Texas.

Dimensions are quite different in Texas: the prairie is vaster, the steaks are bigger, the cowboy hats are higher and the freight trains on the Rio Grande Main Line are longer. However, in the duel between railroad and bike, the train driver doesnt have the slightest chance as the engine of the BMW K 1200 L develops its enormous maximum 120 Nm of torque at just 5,250 rpm. So the luxury tourer gets you faster than expected to T Tascosa, a sleepy town on Ranch Road 1061. Now and again the town wakes up for a rodeo. On these occasions, bikers get to see the difference between a ride on the BMW K 1200 L and traditional bronco riding: an untamed horse has neither an extremely comfortable suspension nor do T you sit in the saddle for days in perfect comfort. There really is no more relaxed way to ride off into the sunset than on the BMW K 1200 L T.
Both director and lead actor in your very own road movie.
Monument Valley it was for this amazing panorama that Hollywood invented widescreen cinema. Against the background of legendary westerns and fierce sandstorms, its best to put the electrically adjustable windshield in an optimum position, sit back comfortably in the heatable leather seat and switch on the cruise control of the BMW K 1200 L This way you can sit back and be fascinated by the gigantic natural spectacle and the Elephants T. Feet. After this show, the journey continues via the Hoover Dam into the gambling city of Las Vegas.
A single lucky streak. From the Atlantic to Nevada and on.
Las Vegas arises out of the desert sand in surreal fashion, like an alien planet. Millions of flickering lights are reflected in the shiny chrome. The BMW K 1200 L T lands gently on the strip like an UFO, at least this is the impression created by the ground lights. At the press of a button, the luxury tourer rises on its electrohydraulic main stand and virtually automatically places itself firmly and squarely in the lamplight. The central locking is equally convenient by remote control. The luxury tourer is now completely secured, including all panniers. A moment later the dust of the road disappears in the whirlpool of a penthouse suite at the world famous Bellagio.
Monument Valley. 46 Celsius in the shade if there was any.
On to the destination of your dreams for three dollars.
To glide across the Golden Gate Bridge once in a lifetime this great dream is easy to fulfil since the ticket costs no more than two cups from the coffee-to-go-shop in San Francisco. Now place the hot cup in the cup holder of the BMW K 1200 L On the famous Highway Number One you get T. a free helping of the spice that goes with your coffee: the salty Pacific air makes the airstream truly envigorating for every biker. Incidentally, after a few weeks of freedom on the west coast, a visit to Alcatraz is recommended. A couple of hours on the prison island will quickly bring back your hunger for freedom and luxury. After all, the best is yet to come: the return trip.

Technology

Tour K 1200 LT
The best way to cross America. From East to West.
01 mile 0003 Half way between the Capitol and the White House, exotic dishes await you at the Old Post Office. 02 mile 0195 The Luray caves are famous for the sounds of the stalagmite organ. 03 mile 0454 At the Laughing Seed Caf in Asheville, excellent vegetarian food is available try the Mondo Max Nachos. 04 mile 0733 Fort Nashborough is a reconstruction of the fortifications built by the early pioneers against Indian attack. 05 mile 0944 The live music show in B. B. Kings Blues Club is unique even for Memphis. 06 mile 1169 Follow the signs of the historic Route 66, taking care not to lose the Mother Road in Springfield. 07 mile 1352 At the centre of the universe in Tulsa there is an amazingly powerful and rather mysterious echo. 08 mile 1723 Huge buffalo herds are still to be found by Lake Meredith near Amarillo. 09 mile 1988 One of the buildings in Santa Rosa bears genuine traces of the Wild West: an original bullet hole made by Billy the Kid. 10 mile 2163 All the exhibits in the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque have one thing in common: the colour turquoise. 11 mile 2483 The Aztec Ruins National Monument has nothing to do with the Aztecs. It contains dwellings of the Anasazi Indians. 12 mile 2628 The almost 23-mile long Rim Rock Drive leads directly along the edge of the Canyon of the Colorado National Monument. 13 mile 2770 At the Four Corners Monument you can be in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado simultaneously. 14 mile 2898 At Marble Canyon a huge steel bridge crosses the Colorado River, which lies 142 metres below. 15 mile 3092 Lake Mead Lodge offers a magnificent panorama of Lake Mead, as well as comfortable overnight accommodation. 16 mile 3283 From Zabriskie Point enjoy a grand view of the craggy Death Valley landscape. 17 mile 3684 The 17 Mile Drive is the most beautiful section of Highway No.1. This is also where the famous solitary cypress tree stands on a cliff. 18 mile 3822 The Last Chance Saloon gave author Jack London the inspiration for his world famous novels.
Perfection is its strength.
More power and increased output for even more sublime touring. The water-cooled in-line 4-cylinder engine has a capacity of 1172 cc, and a power output of an impressive 116 bhp (85 kW). However, much more important for dealing with the variety of riding situations encountered on long-distance tours is a powerful torque curve. The 100 Nm boundary is crossed at 2800 rpm. At 5250 rpm, the engine delivers an impressive 120 Nm. More than enough to be able to pull away powerfully even at idling engine speed and to accelerate swiftly complete with rider, pillion and luggage.
The cross-section model shows the transversely installed pistons. Excellent arrangement for shaft drive, since the drive movement does not have to be redirected.

Nm 0 2.000 4.000 6.000 8.000 10.000 rpm
kW 0 2.000 4.000 6.000 8.000 10.000 rpm
Maximum torque: 120 Nm at 5250 rpm
Maximum output: 116 bhp at 8000 rpm
Perfect parking at the push of a button.
Even with a full load, the luxury tourer glides effortlessly onto its electrohydraulic main stand. This exclusive feature equally increases convenience and safety. It enables the bike to be parked in narrow parking spaces and eliminates any possibility of the bike tipping over as with manual stand operation.
Move the K 1200 L at the press of a button. T The electro-hydraulic main stand is activated at the right-hand side of the handlebars. An electric pump builds up pressure in a hydraulic system and extends the main stand.
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 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 singledisc brake at the rear, depending on load and road conditions.
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 Motorrad 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 is prepared for two-person use T or loading of the 120 litres storage space. The 40 lean capacity can thus be enjoyed to the full.

Double-disc brake at front, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston floating caliper.
The perfectly adjusted automatic regulation system of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral) in combination with a pressure modulator enables maximum deceleration and excellent gauging capacity.
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.
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.

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Castor

Rider Equipment

A really good suit is worn without a tie.
The longer the tour, the more important it is you have the right partner. And for the journey across America, there is no more reliable partner than the Atlantis 3 Pro suit. The robust leather, up to 1.4 mm thick, is permanently waterproof due to hydrophobic treatment and will take you through thick and thin. This suit is fitted with CE protectors at the shoulders, elbows and knees, a back support, a retrofittable GORE-TEX insert and all-round connector zip.
The combination of GORE-TEX XCR laminate and the TFL Cool System with Armacor and Cordura makes the Streetguard 2 suit a genuine all-rounder. It offers excellent temperature regulation in virtually all weather conditions the Cool System prevents the suit from overheating when exposed to strong sunlight, while the three-layer GORE-TEX XCR laminate is 25% more breathable than conventional three-layer laminates. It also features removable BMW Motorrad CE protectors in the knee, shin, shoulder, elbow/underarm, back and hip areas, a removable thermal inner in both the jacket and the trousers, and a detachable storm collar.

System Helmet 5

AirFlow 2 gloves

Pro Touring boots

Atlantis 3 Pro suit

Streetguard 2 suit

Special Equipment Accessories Colours Technical Data
The seat and the leg area have a narrow, ergonomic profile, providing a comfortable seating position and a safe standing position for smaller riders.

Luxury as standard.

Whichever way you look at it, the K 1200 L is something special, and T its refined style is emphasised by the numerous chrome parts. The highresolution Info Flatscreen provides a comprehensive range of information, including total and trip mileage, time, gear display, air and water temperature, ice warning, average fuel consumption, fuel level and radio station currently selected. The brightness of the display lighting can be adjusted between five settings. Heated grips and cruise control are two more standard features that improve the comfort of the riding experience. Additional standard equipment (not illustrated): Heated grips, cruise control, seat heating, central locking, oor lighting, anti-theft alarm system, railing and brake light band, Softtouch seat, xenon headlight, navigation system preparation.
The topcase and the two side panniers provide a total of 120 litres of storage capacity.
The audio sound system features an RDS radio, CD player in the glove compartment and four pairs of speakers.
The reversing aid makes manoeuvring simpler and safer.
The headlamp combination in clear glass technology with separate high beam increases illumination efficiency by 10%.

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Technical data
Engine Type Bore x stroke Capacity Rated output Max. torque Compression ratio Carburetion/engine management Emission control Water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine, two camshafts, four valves per cylinder 70.5 mm x 75 mm 1,171 cc 85 kW (116 bhp) at 8,000 rpm 120 Nm at 5,250 rpm 10.8:1 Electronic intake pipe injection, BMW engine management: Motronic MA.4 with fuel cut-off Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU3 emission standard
Get more from your machine, with BMW Motorrad accessories.
BMW Motorrad motorcycles deliver the Ultimate Riding Experience as standard, but for even more comfort and safety, there is an extensive range of accessories available.
Biarritz Blue Metallic Seat in Black
Performance/fuel consumption Maximum speed Consumption over 100 km at steady 90 km/h Consumption over 100 km at steady 120 km/h Fuel type Electrical system Generator Battery Power transmission Clutch Gearbox Drive Chassis/brakes Frame Front wheel location/suspension Rear wheel location/suspension
Over 200 km/h 4.3 l 5.7 l Unleaded premium, minimum octane rating 95 (RON)
840 W three-phase generator 12 V/19 Ah (low-maintenance)
The high windshield provides protection against wind and rain for even the tallest of riders.
The water-resistant inner bags for panniers and topcase are extremely useful. Firstly they help keep order, and secondly you can unload the panniers in one go and take your entire luggage with you.

Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated Constant-mesh 5-speed gearbox (overdrive) and additional reversing aid Shaft drive
Midnight Black Metallic Seat in Black
Travel front/rear Wheelbase (unladen as per DIN standard) Castor (unladen as per DIN standard) Steering head angle (unladen as per DIN standard) Wheels Rim, front Rim, rear Tyre, front Tyre, rear Brake, front Brake, rear
Cast aluminium bridge-type frame, vibration-decoupled engine mounting BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut with WAD travel-related damping, spring pre-load with infinitely variable hydraulic adjustment via handwheel 102 mm/130 mm 1,627 mm 117 mm 63 Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17 5.00 x 17 120/70 ZR 17 160/70 ZR 17 EVO brake system with dual disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper Single disc, floating brake disc, diameter 285 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral)
Luxury in a motorcycle is not just about riding comfort or
A comfortable extra: the height-adjustable chrome footrests. This makes the trip more pleasant for the pillion since they provide an excellent resting position for your feet. The footrests are also harmoniously integrated into the bikes overall design. Discover the World of BMW. Our partners offer short breaks, longer tours, off-road skills, and rider training all of course using BMW motorcycles. www.worldofbmw.com
state-of-the-art technology, its also about looking good. And the two colour options we currently offer for the BMW K 1200 L couldnt look much better. However, T some of the illustrations in this brochure show the motorcycle in two colours that have now been discontinued, Light Yellow Metallic and Dark Graphite Metallic.
ABS as standard Dimensions/weights Seat height, unladen Rider step length, unladen Empty weight, road ready, fully fuelled* Dry weight** Permitted total weight Payload (with standard equipment) Usable tank volume Reserve Length Height (not inc. mirrors) Width (inc. mirrors)

The BMW Motorrad Navigator. This handy device is a route planner, GPS receiver, compass and trip computer all in one. It features a powerful satellite receiver, a new processor, and a high-resolution TFT display. Uniquely among portable navigation devices, it gives synthesized voice directions, telling you which way to go at junctions.
770 mm/800 mm 1,860 mm/1,920 mm 387 kg 353.5 kg 600.0 kg 213 kg 24.0 l approx. 4.0 l 2,502 mm 1,395 mm (with aerial: 1,915 mm) 1,080 mm
For full details of the range of BMW Motorrad accessories available, see our current accessories catalogue.
* According to guideline 93/93/EEC including all operating liquids, fuelled to 90% of useable tank capacity ** Empty weight without operating liquids

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The models illustrated in this brochure show the specifications for Germany. In part, they include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard. According to the specific requirements of other markets, alterations in models, standard and optional equipment as described in the text and illustrations may occur. For detailed information on the range of rider equipment and accessories available in your country, please contact your BMW Motorrad dealer. Subject to change in design and equipment. Subject to error. BMW Motorrad, UX-VM-2, Munich, Germany. Reproduction, even in extracts, only with the written permission of BMW AG, Munich. This catalogue is printed in an environmentally compatible manner on paper free of chlorine and acid. Printed in Germany 08/2007. 247 20