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BMW K1100LT Specifications

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Start of Production

1989

BMW K1100LT

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End of Production

1999

Numbers Produced

22,757

Price

22,850 DM

Engine

 

Motor Type

Four-stroke horizontal four cylinder in-line engine, liquid cooled

Bore x Stroke

70.5 x 70 mm (2.77 x 2.75 in)

Displacement

1092 cc

Max Power

100 hp (74 KW) at 7,500 rpm

Max Torque

107 Nm / 78.9 ft lb at 5,500 rpm

Compression Ratio

11 : 1

Valves Per Cylinder

4

Valve Control

DOHC, using drive chain and cup tappets

Carburation System

Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2

Engine Lubricating System

Wet sump

Power Transmission

 

Clutch

Dry single plate

Number of Gears

5

Gear Selection

Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)

Gearbox Ratios

4.50 / 2.96 / 2.30 / 1.88 / 1.61 : 1

Rear Wheel Ratio

1 : 2.81 (some US 1 : 2.75)

Bevel/Crownwheel

11 / 32 teeth (some US ones used 12 / 33)

   

Electrical System

 

Ignition System

Electronic ignition, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2

Alternator

12 V 700 W

Starter

0.7 Kw

Spark Plugs

Bosch XR 5 DC / Beru 12 R-5 DU

Chassis

 

Type of Frame

Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component

Front wheel suspension

Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber

Rear wheel suspension

BMW Paralever swinging arm

Spring Travel Front/Rear

135 / 120 mm (5.31 x 4.72 in)

Wheel Rims, Front

2.50 x 18 MT H 2

Wheel Rims, Rear

3.00 x 17 MT H 2

Tyres, Front

110 / 80 VR 18

Tyres, Rear

140 / 80 VR 17

Brakes, Front

Dual disc brake 305 mm / 12 in diameter. Brembo 4 piston caliper

Brakes, Rear

Single disc brake 285 mm / 11.22 in diameter

Dimensions/Weights

 

Length x Width x Height

2250 x 915 x 1450 mm (88.58 x 36 x 57 in)

Wheel Base

1565 mm / 61.61 in

Fuel Tank Capacity

22 litres / 4.84 gal / 5.81 gal US

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

290 Kg / 638 lb

Max. Permissible Weight

500 Kg / 1101 lb

Ground Clearance

125 mm / 4.92 in

Seat Height (Unladen)

810 mm (31.89 inches)

Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)

4.9 litres 100 Km / 57 mpg / 48 mpg US

Top Speed

210 Kph / 130 mph

Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph

4.3 seconds

Power Graph

K1100LT Power Graph