BMW K 1200 LT Owner's Manual

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General information and controls
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Reverser
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Avoid steep and uneven road
surfaces when reversing. Take
great care to maintain your bal-
ance when reversing on wet,
slippery, uneven, unpaved or
muddy surfaces.
Engage the reverser only when
the motorcycle is at a standstill
and do not press the starter
pushbutton while engaging the
reverser.
Do not simultaneously press
the pushbutton for the electro-
hydraulic center stand.
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Rules for reversing:
– No passenger
– You must be seated on the
motorcycle
– Keep both feet on the ground
– Keep your feet well clear of
the footrests on both sides
– Keep both hands on the han-
dlebar grips
– Make sure side stand and
main stand are both fully
retracted (
b 69, 72)
– Check that the area behind
the motorcycle is free of
obstructions
C
Do not operate the reverser for
more than 1 minute – bear the
state of battery charge in mind.
The reverser switches off if it is
overloaded.
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BMW K 1200 LT Specifications

General

Displacement	1171 cc
Bore x Stroke	70.5 mm x 75 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Torque	115 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Transmission	5-speed
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 285 mm disc
Power	98 hp (72 kW) at 6750 rpm
Wheelbase	1, 634 mm