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The K 1200 LT Luxury Tourer has been further enhanced in its engine and running gear for the 2005 model year, with a number of improvements and new, interesting features. The absolute technical highlight, of course, is the electrohydraulic main stand. Together with the enhanced looks and new colors, this outstanding machine continues to meet the greatest demands in terms of superior handling and riding behavior, maximum long-distance comfort with supreme comfort and riding qualities, as well as a prestigious, impressive appearance. Engine now developing 85 kW (115 bhp) and featuring high-rise gears for low running noise. Thorough revision of the engine gives the customer even greater superiority and extra style on the road: Modification of the cylinder charge cycle with improvements on the camshaft, the throttle butterflies (increased in diameter to 36 mm/1.42"), intake funnels and intake manifold helps to boost output by 15% to 85 kW or 115 bhp, with maximum torque increasing by 5 Nm to 120 Nm or 88 lb-ft. With high-rise teeth on all gears, the improved five-speed gearbox now runs even more smoothly and comfortably, noise being reduced to a minimum and gear mesh improved to an optimum. Extra stability thanks to larger castor, enhanced comfort provided by the TDD spring strut. Extended by 15 mm or 0.59", the longer castor gives the K 1200 LT even greater stability and smoothness on the road, completely eliminating the slight unrest on the front wheel sometimes criticized when riding at low speeds. A new spring strut with travel-dependent damping (TDD spring strut) now provides enhanced suspension on the rear wheel, introducing a concept which has already proven its merits on the BMW Cruiser models and the R 1150 GS Adventure. With the damping effect increasing as a function of spring action, the spring strut ensures superior comfort on the road but still offers substantial reserves preventing any undue breakthrough of forces when carrying a heavy load or riding over large bumps. New seat for supreme comfort, better reach for the ground, and easier handling. The seat on the K 1200 LT is also a new development. Consistent re-design of the seat shell and seat geometry integrates the rider even better into the machine and allows the somewhat shorter rider to reach the ground more easily and comfortably. The design and configuration of the rider’s seat is indeed based on a new criterion referred to as "step length": Covering the entire length between the two rest positions of the rider's feet (measured as a function of inner leg length), this new standard considers not only the absolute, geometrical height of the seat, but also the shape and width of the rider’s seat at the front end relevant in this case. As a result, even relatively small riders just 1.69 metres or 5'6" tall acknowledge the very good qualities of the new seat giving even the not-so-tall rider a stable position with his feet on the ground and ensuring even smoother and easier handling than before. Electrohydraulic main stand with automatic push-up effect. The electrohydraulic main stand developed by BMW Motorrad is an absolute highlight, a brand-new feature offering unprecedented comfort as well as unique safety on a heavy motorcycle of this caliber. Even when fully laden and with a passenger at the rear, the rider is able to automatically raise up the motorcycle simply by pressing a button on the right handle, without even getting off his seat. To provide this function an electric pump builds up pressure in a hydraulic system, in the process reliably moving out the main stand without any further manual intervention being required. Design and body -- two-piece headlight, chrome package featured as standard. The sophisticated elegance and refinement of the K 1200 LT also comes out in the machine’s revised, updated design. Retaining most body components as well as its overall line, the K 1200 LT is now even more consistent, modern and refined in its looks than before thanks to just a few striking modifications as well as detailed improvements. And like on the former model, the surface finish is clear and consistent. From the front the special look of the modified K 1200 LT is showcased in particular by the new design of the headlight now split into two separate sections: Below the new free-form headlight for the low beam there is now a separate high-beam headlight unit harmoniously integrated into the fairing. Also featuring free-form technology, this high-beam headlight comes with a clear glass lens, just like its low-beam counterpart. As a result, light intensity is about 10 % better than on the previous model. Yet another new feature is the front mudguard. Larger and extending further down than before, the new mudguard takes up and continues the lines of both the side fairing and the engine spoiler. The special design of the K 1200 LT is further enhanced and upgraded by the twin-tone concept, technical areas and components being finished in magnesium-colored metallic paintwork to give the motorcycle a truly elegant and slender look. The various colors of the metallic paintwork harmonize very well with the features now coming as standard, new components being chrome-plated over and above the chrome units already included on the K 1200 LT in the past. The following components, therefore, are now finished in high-gloss chrome:
The new color range comprises Light Yellow metallic providing a particularly sporting and modern look, classic and elegant Ocean Blue metallic, as well as Dark Graphite metallic emphasizing the motorcycle’s luxurious character. The seat, finally, comes either in Black or "Greige", an elegant blend of Grey and Beige. New instrument cluster with a flat-screen info unit. The instrument cluster has also been thoroughly updated and enhanced in its looks. A particular highlight of the newly designed cockpit is the new flat-screen info unit with its wide range of information for the rider ensuring a significantly higher standard of clarity and superior looks. The high-resolution display presents the following important data:
Optional extras and special equipment. Despite the even wider range of standard features now offered on the K 1200 LT, the discerning rider still has the choice of further features available either as an option at extra cost and fitted on the production line (optional extras) or fitted subsequently by the dealer (special equipment). Optional extras:
Central locking makes the process of locking and securing the motorcycle much easier and more convenient. Simply by pressing a button, the rider is able to lock the topcase, the cases at the side of his machine, and the storage compartment, while intentionally leaving the tank lock open. Central locking is available only in conjunction with the anti-theft warning system and ground illumination activated when the rider deactivates the anti-theft warning system and, as an option, when switching off the ignition to illuminate the ground around the motorcycle when parked, thus facilitating the process of getting on to and off the machine. The navigator support fitted at the factory is positioned above the radio control unit as a firmly integrated component. This reduces the cost of the navigator support versus its subsequent installation, the kit coming complete with the connection cable for the BMW Motorcycle Navigator II, a new generation of the BMW Motorcycle Navigator combining easy control with precise destination guidance. The rider is thus able to plan and calculate his routes conveniently on the PC and then call up the information he requires on the way. Special equipment:
Base Price: $18,860 + applicable fees |
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