2005 BMW K-Series

WB10559A152L70898

You are bidding on a 2005 BMW K1200LT. This bike is in Very Good Condition with no known mechanical defects. It has been adult owned, garage kept and professionally serviced. You can buy this bike and ride it anywhere. You can tour on almost any motorcycle and when you want to travel far and wide you can press any bike in to service, but none will do as fine a job carrying you in the utmost of safety and comfort as the BMW K1200LT. I am terribly biased as I have owned this LT for a few years now, but despite having ridden almost every touring and sport-touring motorcycle out there, I keep going back to the K1200LT. It does exactly what I need it to; get me there with ease. The chassis of the LT is a large aluminum backbone that uses the engine as a stressed member. This frame is shared with other members of the K-bike family, namely the RS and GT. The concept of a shared platform design means that the LT benefits from the sporting intentions of its siblings. In fact, the only appreciable difference between the RS / GT frame and the LT is that the longer swing-arm of the LT. The 2005 LT’s power plant is the venerable flat-four lovingly called the “flying brick”. Displacing 1172cc, it can trace its lineage back 20 years, but is far from outdated. The 2005 version puts out a healthy 116 horsepower and 88 foot-pounds of torque. These numbers are a significant gain over the first generation K1200LTs. The motor has retained broad powerband and has not given up low pull in the name of high horsepower. The engine management system has been updated eliminating an annoying flat spot at low rpms in warm weather. The fuel injection is spot on, as I have never experienced the bike 'spitting' or 'coughing', despite my best efforts. Fuel economy is nothing short of a miracle. Average fuel usage will vary between 40-45 mph depending on speed and riding style. I have actually seen fuel mileage as high as 58 mpg while on a trip and that was two-up. With 6 gallons and change on board doing 250 miles between stops is not an issue.The longevity of the motor is legendary and there are many examples of K1200LTs with over 100K on them and a few with 200K plus. No massive overhauls needed, just routine service. My personal machine never needed anything other than routine service with synthetic oil and routine check-ups. The power is fed to ground through a five-speed gearbox to a shaft. The overall gearing of the LT has been lowered to keep the motor in the power band. The design of the BWM’s single-sided swing arm is called the Paralever. Using fancy geometry, the Paralever all but eliminates the effects of throttle input on the shaft. Rolling hard on the gas mid-corner doesn’t upset the LT at all. The final drive on the early LTs has been accused of having a high failure rate; this has been addressed for the most part on the 2005 LTs with an updated bearing, etc. The standard brake package is a fully integrated ABS system with a power servo-assist. When you need to stop on a dime the brakes are up to the job. The servo-assist acts like power brakes on a car. Very little lever pressure is needed to achieve full stopping power. The ABS system works wonderfully giving braking confidence on loose surfaces. It is very easy to go from light braking to panic stop with very little change in lever pressure. The LT is replete with enough gadgets to satisfy even Batman. The list of standard and optional equipment is tremendous. Standard equipment includes: electronic cruise control, a driving computer, heated grips, a full gauge package, a stereo with weather band and CD player, a hydraulically deployed center stand, reverse gear and the list goes on. This bike has the optional six-disc CD changer, a GPS navigation system, heated seats and grips, and electric windscreen adjustment to name a few. The gauge and radio display were redesigned for 05 and integrated together in a very attractive package. The intercom system adds the capability to pipe in all other devices to the bike, including: cell phone, CB, FRS or Ham radio, for the uber geeks in the crowd. The riding manners of the LT are quite nice for a bike of this size. Weighing in at 850 pounds ready to ride, it is not a small bike. The center of gravity is rather high and that is felt at slow speeds. Once up to speed, any ponderous feelings disappear. Nimble is not a word usually used in the same sentence as touring but it applies here. The LT is not a sport bike by any stretch of the imagination, but it will satisfy the sporting urges of all but the hard-edged road racers. The suspension is fantastic with the patented Tele-Lever front end and more fancy geometry giving a very stable ride. It has a natural anti-dive characteristic that is really appreciated under hard braking. The steering is neutral and light. Point the bike in the direction you want to go and its there. The only limiting factor is the ground clearance. Ride hard enough and you will scrape hard parts. In spite of having good handling, the LT has a comfortable, almost plush ride. The long wheelbase and top quality shocks soak up all but the sharpest bumps. The front shock is not adjustable, while the rear has a preload adjustment via a convenient knob under the seat. The weather protection is very good on the LT. The full fairing diverts all but the heaviest rain, and with the help of the electrically adjustable windshield and two air wings under the mirrors you can let as much or as little air as you like into the cockpit. BMW has now started shipping the LTs with a short windshield installed but a taller shield is available. This is a good bike if you’re over 6-feet. Shorter riders will really appreciate the reshaped seat. It is narrower and lower, as the LT can be a little foreboding to those with a 30-inch inseam. The K1200LT is a 'do everything' bike. You can commute, tour, rally and explore on it. It combines touring performance and function into one package.On Aug-22-11 at 10:16:34 PDT, seller added the following information: You are bidding on a 2005 BMW K1200LT. This bike is in Very Good Condition with no known mechanical defects. It has been adult owned, garage kept and professionally serviced. You can buy this bike and ride it anywhere. The bike comes with a Garmin Model 2820 Navigation system. Both front and rear tires are Metzler with less then 500 miles on them. The dealer installed chrome luggage rack on trunk also includes additional stoplight for added safety. You can tour on almost any motorcycle and when you want to travel far and wide you can press any bike in to service, but none will do as fine a job carrying you in the utmost of safety and comfort as the BMW K1200LT. I am terribly biased as I have owned this LT for a few years now, but despite having ridden almost every touring and sport-touring motorcycle out there, I keep going back to the K1200LT. It does exactly what I need it to; get me there with ease. The chassis of the LT is a large aluminum backbone that uses the engine as a stressed member. This frame is shared with other members of the K-bike family, namely the RS and GT. The concept of a shared platform design means that the LT benefits from the sporting intentions of its siblings. In fact, the only appreciable difference between the RS / GT frame and the LT is that the longer swing-arm of the LT. The 2005 LT’s power plant is the venerable flat-four lovingly called the “flying brick”. Displacing 1172cc, it can trace its lineage back 20 years, but is far from outdated. The 2005 version puts out a healthy 116 horsepower and 88 foot-pounds of torque. These numbers are a significant gain over the first generation K1200LTs. The motor has retained broad powerband and has not given up low pull in the name of high horsepower. The engine management system has been updated eliminating an annoying flat spot at low rpms in warm weather. The fuel injection is spot on, as I have never experienced the bike 'spitting' or 'coughing', despite my best efforts. Fuel economy is nothing short of a miracle. Average fuel usage will vary between 40-45 mph depending on speed and riding style. I have actually seen fuel mileage as high as 58 mpg while on a trip and that was two-up. With 6 gallons and change on board doing 250 miles between stops is not an issue.The longevity of the motor is legendary and there are many examples of K1200LTs with over 100K on them and a few with 200K plus. No massive overhauls needed, just routine service. My personal machine never needed anything other than routine service with synthetic oil and routine check-ups. The power is fed to ground through a five-speed gearbox to a shaft. The overall gearing of the LT has been lowered to keep the motor in the power band. The design of the BWM’s single-sided swing arm is called the Paralever. Using fancy geometry, the Paralever all but eliminates the effects of throttle input on the shaft. Rolling hard on the gas mid-corner doesn’t upset the LT at all. The final drive on the early LTs has been accused of having a high failure rate; this has been addressed for the most part on the 2005 LTs with an updated bearing, etc. The standard brake package is a fully integrated ABS system with a power servo-assist. When you need to stop on a dime the brakes are up to the job. The servo-assist acts like power brakes on a car. Very little lever pressure is needed to achieve full stopping power. The ABS system works wonderfully giving braking confidence on loose surfaces. It is very easy to go from light braking to panic stop with very little change in lever pressure. The LT is replete with enough gadgets to satisfy even Batman. The list of standard and optional equipment is tremendous. Standard equipment includes: electronic cruise control, a driving computer, heated grips, a full gauge package, a stereo with weather band and CD player, a hydraulically deployed center stand, reverse gear and the list goes on. This bike has the optional six-disc CD changer, a GPS navigation system, heated seats and grips, and electric windscreen adjustment to name a few. The gauge and radio display were redesigned for 05 and integrated together in a very attractive package. The intercom system adds the capability to pipe in all other devices to the bike, including: cell phone, CB, FRS or Ham radio, for the uber geeks in the crowd. The riding manners of the LT are quite nice for a bike of this size. Weighing in at 850 pounds ready to ride, it is not a small bike. The center of gravity is rather high and that is felt at slow speeds. Once up to speed, any ponderous feelings disappear. Nimble is not a word usually used in the same sentence as touring but it applies here. The LT is not a sport bike by any stretch of the imagination, but it will satisfy the sporting urges of all but the hard-edged road racers. The suspension is fantastic with the patented Tele-Lever front end and more fancy geometry giving a very stable ride. It has a natural anti-dive characteristic that is really appreciated under hard braking. The steering is neutral and light. Point the bike in the direction you want to go and its there. The only limiting factor is the ground clearance. Ride hard enough and you will scrape hard parts. In spite of having good handling, the LT has a comfortable, almost plush ride. The long wheelbase and top quality shocks soak up all but the sharpest bumps. The front shock is not adjustable, while the rear has a preload adjustment via a convenient knob under the seat. The weather protection is very good on the LT. The full fairing diverts all but the heaviest rain, and with the help of the electrically adjustable windshield and two air wings under the mirrors you can let as much or as little air as you like into the cockpit. BMW has now started shipping the LTs with a short windshield installed but a taller shield is available. This is a good bike if you’re over 6-feet. Shorter riders will really appreciate the reshaped seat. It is narrower and lower, as the LT can be a little foreboding to those with a 30-inch inseam. The K1200LT is a 'do everything' bike. You can commute, tour, rally and explore on it. It combines touring performance and function into one package.