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  K1200LT 1999
Engine
Configuration
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Liquid cooled, four-stroke in-line 4-cylinder 16v DOHC, chain-driven with bucket tappets Lubrication 3.96 US quarts of API class SF, SG or SH; CD or CE
Bore & Stroke 70.5 x 75 mm Ignition
Capacity 1171cc Charging system 14 V, 60 Amp Alternator (840 W)
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 Starter
Maximum Power 100 Bhp @ 6750 rpm Transmission Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper, 2.75:1 ratio diff.
Maximum Torque 85 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm Clutch 180 mm dry, single plate with hydraulic actuation.
Cam Timing
Inlet Open 
Inlet Close 
Exhaust Open 
Exhaust Close 
26.5 mm intake / 23 mm exhaust Gearbox 1st gear: 2.045:1 2nd gear: 1.600:1 3rd gear: 1.267:1 4th gear: .963:1 5th gear .697:1 Reverse Aid 115.7:1
Fuel Bosch Motoronic Exhaust
Chassis
Frame Chill-cast load bearing aluminum welded frame, 63.2 degrees steering angle. Wheels 3.50 x 17 MT-H2 cast light alloy
5.00 x 17 MT-H2
Dimensions 
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834 lbs. wet
2508 mm - 98.7 inches
1633 mm - 64.3 inches 
770 / 800 mm - 30.3 / 31.5 in
115 mm - 4.53 inches 
Tyres 120/70 - ZR 17 tubeless
160/70 - ZR 17 tubeless
Front Suspension Telelever, with leading link pivoted centrally on mainframe. Gas filled spring/damper strut. Brakes Front: Dual Brembo 4spots, floating discs.

Rear: Brembo

Rear suspension Paralever swingarm & shaft drive, single-tube gas-filled shock, variable rebound damping, 5.12 in travel. Fuel Capacity Polyamide tank with enclosed fuel pump & filter, 6.18 US gallons 
Colours #741 Champagne Metallic
#740 Basalt Gray Metallic
#739 Canyon Red Metallic 
Standard Features ABS II anti-lock brake system
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K1200LT 1999