New for 2006 is a special edition of the BMW K 1200 LT, the
ultimate touring machine.
The new BMW K 1200 LT SE has many features previously only
available as options. The BMW K 1200 LT is priced from $37,500.
These special options include Navigation preparation, central
locking, top case rail & stop light, soft touch seat, anti
theft alarm system, double outlet socket and pillion footrest plate
finished in chrome
BMW K 1200 LT in detail
BMW’s K 1200 LT Luxury Tourer has been developed to an
even higher standard in its engine and technical features,
further improved and enhanced by new, interesting features,
the absolute highlight in technology being the electro
hydraulic main stand.
Together with its optical improvements and new colours, the K
1200 LT offers the highest conceivable standard in terms of
superior riding qualities, long-distance touring with supreme
comfort, and prestigious looks.
Engine now developing 85 kW (115 bhp) and drivetrain
even quieter thanks to high-rise gear teeth.
The engine has been upgraded to an even higher standard to
fulfil the customer’s wish for even greater performance
on the road: improving the cylinder charge cycle and focusing
in the process on the camshaft, throttle butterflies
(with diameter increased to 36 mm or 1.42´´), the
intake funnel and snorkel, BMW’s engine specialists have
succeeded in boosting engine power by 15 per cent to 85 kW (115
bhp), with maximum torque up by 5 Nm to 120 Nm or 88 lb-ft.
With all gear teeth coming in high-rise configuration, the
improved five-speed gearbox is quieter and more comfortable than
ever before, the individual gears coming into mesh even more
smoothly and precisely.
Extra stability thanks to larger castor, enhanced
comfort provided by the TDD spring strut.
Castor extended by 15 mm or 0.59´´ now gives the K
1200 LT even greater stability on the road, once and for all
eliminating the slight unrest on the front wheel at low speeds
sometimes criticised by a few riders.
A further feature is the new spring strut with a
travel-dependent damping (TDD) spring strut now fitted on the rear
wheel. Already featured successfully on BMW’s cruiser
models and the R 1150 GS Adventure, this high-tech spring strut
technology with the damping effect increasing as a function of
spring compression allows a very comfortable spring strut set-up
while nevertheless offering adequate reserves to prevent
damper contact under high loads and on very rough surfaces.
New seat – extra comfort, enhanced ground contact,
and even better handling.
The seat of the K 1200 LT is also a new development from the
ground up. Consistent redesign of the seat shell and geometry
integrates the rider much better and more consistently into the
motorcycle and enables even the somewhat shorter rider to easily
reach the ground. Indeed, a new measurement standard referred
to as step length was used to determine the ideal height of the
rider’s seat: Measuring the full length between the
rider’s feet on the ground up and down his legs, this
yardstick considers not only the absolute, geometric height of the
rider’s seat, but also its shape and width at the front
end relevant to riding conditions.
As a result, riders of a body height down to 1.69 metres or
5´ 7´´ readily acknowledge the new
seat as very good. And this gives even the somewhat shorter
rider a strong and secure position when standing up on his machine
as well as easier handling on the road.
Electro hydraulic main stand automatically elevating the
machine.
The electro hydraulic main stand developed by BMW Motorrad is an
absolute highlight in modern motorcycle technology. The advantages
of this new feature are an unprecedented enhancement of
comfort as well as an enormous increase in safety on a heavy
motorcycle of this calibre. Now, even with the motorcycle fully
laden and with a passenger on the rear seat, the rider is able to
automatically elevate his machine at the touch of a button on the
right-hand handlebar.
Building up pressure in a hydraulic system, the electric pump
operated in
this way reliably moves out the main stand without requiring manual
assistance or intervention.
Design and body features – two-piece headlight,
chrome package featured as standard.
The sophisticated elegance of the K 1200 LT is reflected
perfectly by the machine’s updated, modern design. Retaining
most body components and the overall design concept, the K 1200 LT
now looks even more harmonious, more modern and refined than ever
before thanks to just a few striking changes and detailed
improvements. As on the previous model, the surface finish is
consistent, clear and harmonious from front to rear.
From the front, the special look of the updated K 1200 LT is
borne out in particular by the redesigned headlight now split into
two halves: Beneath the new free-form low beam headlight there is
now a separate high-beam headlight harmoniously merging into the
fairing. Also featuring free-form technology, the high-beam unit,
like the low-beam headlight, comes with a clear glass lens
improving overall light intensity by approximately 10 per cent over
the former headlight.
The front wheel mudguard has also been redesigned: Now larger
and extending further down, it continues the typical line of
the side fairing and the engine spoiler, again in the interest of
greater harmony.
The two-tone paint concept accentuates the special design of the
K 1200 LT, technical components being finished in
magnesium-coloured metallic paintwork to give the motorcycle a
particularly elegant and lean look. Indeed, the metallic
paintwork colours available harmonize beautifully with the
chrome-package now featured as standard and comprising additional
components over and above the items already finished in
chrome in the past. The following parts and components, therefore,
now come in high-gloss chrome providing a particularly
sophisticated touch:
- Footrests for the rider and passenger.
- Footrest supports for the rider and passenger.
- Rubbing trim surround front and rear.
- Mirror housings.
- Windshield support caps.
- Grab handle on the top case.
- Caps on the brake and clutch units.
- Brake and clutch levers.
- Logo and vent panel on the side air intakes.
The range of colours is Light Yellow metallic for a particularly
sporting and modern look, Ocean Blue metallic for classic elegance
of the highest standard, and Dark Graphite metallic
accentuating the motorcycle’s luxurious character. The seat,
in turn, comes in either Black or “Greige”, an elegant
blend of Grey and Beige.
New instrument cluster with an information flat
screen.
The instrument cluster has also been thoroughly updated and
improved in its looks and design. One of the highlights of the
redesigned cockpit is the new information flat screen with its wide
range of information for the rider.
Clarity and style have also been improved, the high-resolution
display
presenting the following data:
- Mileage plus two trip counters (Trip master).
- Coolant temperature, air temperature.
- Gear currently in mesh.
- All functions of the on-board computer.
- Radio information.
- Fuel gauge.
- Time.
Optional extras and special equipment.
Despite the even wider range of standard features on the K 1200
LT, further options are also available at extra cost, either being
fitted directly on the
production line (optional extras) or – either upon
delivery or subsequently –
by the dealer (special equipment).
Optional extras:
- Anti-theft warning system\*.
- Central locking\*.
- Ground illumination\*.
- Railing and brake light banner on the top case.\*
- Seat heating including backrest.
- Windshield, high-rise.
- CD changer.
- Double power take-off.\*
- Height-adjustable, chrome-plated passenger side boards. \*
- Preparation for BMW Motorcycle Navigator II.\*
(Standard on BMW K 1200 LT SE)
Central locking significantly facilitates the process of locking
and securing the motorcycle: All the rider has to do to lock the
top case, side cases and storage compartment is press a button. The
tank lock is intentionally not secured in this process.
Central locking is available only in conjunction with the
anti-theft warning system and ground illumination automatically
activated once the rider deactivates the anti-theft
warning system and, on request, when switching off the ignition,
the lights then illuminating the ground around the motorcycle when
parked and thus significantly facilitating the process of getting
on and off.
The navigator support fitted at the factory is firmly integrated
into the motorcycle above the radio control console, since
this reduces the cost of installation versus subsequent fitment.
This navigator preparation kit comes together with the cable for
connecting the BMW Motorcycle Navigator II.
This new generation of the BMW Motorcycle Navigator combines a
high standard of control ease with accurate guidance and
destination finding functions. A further advantage is that the
rider is able to plan and calculate his routes on the PC and then
call up the data required conveniently on his motorcycle.
Special equipment:
– Inner bags for the side cases and top case.
– Railing and brake light banner on the top case.
– Tankbag with map holder.
– High-rise windshield.
– Heated rider/passenger backrest.
– Heated soft-touch rider/passenger backrest.
– Height-adjustable passenger side boards, chrome-plated.
– Canholder.
– Anti-theft warning system with remote control.
– Double power take-off.
– BC-V.O.I.C.E. communication system.
– Connection line to the BMW System Helmet.
– Connection kit for mobile telephone/Nokia mobile
telephone.
– Adapter wire for 433 MHz transmitters/receivers.
– CB aerial.
– PTT intercom button.
– BMW Motorcycle Navigator II.
– Connection cable for the BMW Motorcycle Navigator.
Both optional extras and special equipment are also available as
accessory packages.
For further information contact:
Alexander Corne
PR & Corporate Communications Manager
BMW Group Australia
Phone: 03 9264 4238
Fax: 03 9562 2799
Mobile: 0439 568 819
Email: alexander.corne@bmw.com.au