| General |
| Year | 2003 - 05 | 2005-06 |
| Colours | Anthracite Metallic, Impala Brown Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic |
| Make Model | BMW K 1200LT | BMW K 1200GT |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 800 mm | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 31.5 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,633 mm / 64.3 in. | 1,570 mm / 61.8 in. |
| Height | 1,395 mm / 54.9 in. | 1,340 mm / 52.8 in. |
| Length | 2,502 mm / 98.5 in. | 2,319 mm / 91.3 in. |
| Width | 1,080 mm / 42.5 in. | 920 mm / 36.2 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 345 kg / 761 lbs | 282.1 kg / 622.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 23.84 litres / 6.30 gallons |
| Wet Weight | 378 kg / 833 lbs | 300.0 kg / 661.4 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 198 km/h / 123 mph | 249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm | 112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 120.00 | 130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2593 HP/kg | 0.4581 HP/kg |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.3 sec | 11.4 sec |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Type | In-line four | In-line four |
| Displacement (ci) | 71.45 cubic inches | 70.60 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 1171.00 cc | 1157.00 cc |
| Stroke | 4 | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 70.5 x 75.0 mm | 79.0 x 59.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.8 x 3.0 inches | 3.1 x 2.3 inches |
| Displacement | 1172 cc / 71.5 cu in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 x 70.5 mm | 79 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.0 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg | 7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection | BMSK fuel Injection |
| Ignition | MA 2.4 Bosch Motronic | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.050 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.270 / 4th 0.960 / 5th 0.700:1 | 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type frame, die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibrations through bearings | Composite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever | BMW Duolever |
| Suspension - Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever |
| Rake | 27.0° | 27.3° |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4.6 in. | 124 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 35 mm / 1.4 in. | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in. | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 11.2 inches | 11.2 inches |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABS | Double disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single disc |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/70 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |