I purchased my 1995 K1100LT in mid-April, 1998. When I bought it, it had 49,481 miles on it. BMWs, and this model in particular, is noted for accumulating some significant mileage. For example, the winners of the last 3 Iron Butt rallies were riding this exact model BMW.

 

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BMW K 1100 LT

  Date since 1991

Number sold 21.312 (31.12.1997)

Price 22.850,- DM

Engine
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Type four-stroke, horizontal four-cylinder in-line engine, liquid-cooled
Bore/stroke 70,5 x 70 mm
Cubic capacity 1092 cm3
Max power 100 PS (74 kW) at 7500 rpm
Max torque 107 Nm at 5500 rpm
Compression ratio 11,0 : 1
Valves per cylinder 4
Valve control DOHC, using drive chain and cup tappets
Carburation system electronic injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2
Engine lubrication wet sump
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Power transmission
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Clutch dry single plate
Number of gears 5
Gear selection dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gear ratios 4,50 / 2,96 / 2,30 / 1,88 / 1,61 :1
Rear wheel ratio 1 : 2,81
Bevel/crown wheel 11 : 32 teeth
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Electrical system
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Alternator 12 V / 700 W
Ignition electronic ignition Bosch Motronic MA 2.2
Starter 0,7 kW
Spark plugs Bosch XR 5 DC, Beru 12-5 DU
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Suspension
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Type of frame tubular space frame, engine serving as load-bearing component
Front suspension telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear suspension BMW Paralever - swinging arm
Spring travel 135 / 120 mm
Rims front 2,50 x 18 MT H 2
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
Brakes rear single disc brake � 285 mm
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Dimensions and weights
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Length x width x height 2250 x 915 x 1450 mm
Wheel base 1565 mm
Ground clearance 125 mm
Tank capacity 22 l
Unladen weight, full tank 290 kg
Max permissible weight 500 kg
Fuel consumption 4,9 l / 100 km ( at constant 90 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 4,3 s
Top speed 210 km/h
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