BMW K 1300 GT - Manual (Page 81)

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four-cylinder developing maximum output of 100 hp from 1,092 cc at an
engine speed of only 7,500 rpm.
A factor far more important on the road than the increase in maximum output
by 10 hp over the former model is the sign fi cant increase in torque. Offering
a lot more traction and pulling power, the K 1100 LT is even more superior
on the road and for a long time represents the topmost level in the Luxury
Tourer market. This is also borne out clearly by the fundamentally upgraded
suspension with its Paralever single-swing arm effectively keeping out
any undesired disturbance from the drivetrain and thus ensuring even greater
comfort and riding smoothness.
Another important feature offered by the K 1100 LT for the fi rst time is the
electrically adjustable windshield. Newly developed cases and a special
topcase, fi nally, round off the well-conceived range of touring features again
so typical of BMW.
Launching the K 1100 LT Highline in 1997, BMW Motorrad introduces
a special model highlighting the luxurious claim of this supreme Tourer by
sophisticated chrome components and equally outstanding special paintwork.
K 1100 RS (1992–1996).
Just one year after introduction of the large four-cylinder in the K 1100 LT,
the same 100-hp power unit is featured in the LT’s sporting sister model, the
K 1100 RS. The newly designed fairing with its lower section encompassing
the engine ensures even better aerodynamic qualities and once
again optimises the protection of wind and weather so typical of BMW.
A new Marzocchi telescopic fork as well as the fi rmer suspension set-up
gives this sporting all-rounder even greater dynamic qualities.
A particularly sophisticated special model, the K 1100 RS with its polished
immersion tube, black-painted tank and upper fairing, as well as distinctive
elements fi nished in silver such as the cooling air intake, the lower section of
the fairing and the rear fairing, give this special model a very particular touch.
K 1200 RS (1996–2005).
The K 1200 RS launched in autumn 1996 takes yet another step in terms of
engine size and driving dynamics. A new crankshaft now offering 75 instead
of 70 millimetres (2.95 instead of 2.75”) stroke increases engine capacity
by exactly 79 cc to 1,171 cc, with power up from 100 to 130 hp at 8,750 rpm.