Touring Motorcycles

2003BMW K 1200 LT

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The 2003 BMW K 1200 LT is a premium touring motorcycle designed for long-distance comfort and stability. Its liquid-cooled 1171cc inline-four engine delivers 98 horsepower and impressive torque, making it ideal for riders seeking a fully-featured tourer with excellent fuel capacity and manageable seat height options. Known for its sophisticated engineering and touring-focused features, it best suits experienced riders planning extended highway journeys.

Capacity: 1171.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 378.0 kg
Seat height: 770 mm
Power: 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 6750 RPM

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What’s new for the 2003 BMW K 1200 LT

vs the 2002

Spec	2002	2003
Fuel capacity	23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons)	23.40 litres (6.18 US gallons)
Front brakes	Dual disc	not listed

Other years 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring98%

Two-up95%

Track15%

Best for: Built as a full-dress luxury touring machine designed to cover long highway distances in maximum comfort for rider and passenger.
Built for: A stately, smooth-running in-line four with shaft drive that delivers relaxed, effortless cruising rather than sporty thrills.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting a lightweight, flickable bike for tight canyon roads or any kind of off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2003 BMW K 1200 LT, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1171.0 ccm
Power: 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2593 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 70.5 x 75.0 mm
Compression: 10.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Performance

Top speed: 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1633 mm
Overall length: 2502 mm
Overall width: 1080 mm
Overall height: 1395 mm
Seat height: 770 mm
Dry weight: 378.0 kg
Wet weight: 387.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.40 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Bridge-type frame, die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibrations through bearings
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 102 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 117 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes diameter: 313 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 285 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-R17
Rear tyre: 160/70-R17

Other

Color options: Anthracite Metallic, Impala Brown Metallic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1999	2002	2003	2005	2008	2011
Capacity	1171 cc	1172 cc	1171 cc	1171 cc	1171 cc	1171 cc
Dry weight	354 kg	378 kg	378 kg	354 kg	354 kg	354 kg
Seat height	770 mm	770 mm	770 mm	770 mm	770 mm	770 mm
Fuel capacity	24 L	23 L	23.4 L	24 L	24 L	24 L