BMW R 45 (1982-85) vs BMW K 1200LT (1999-02)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 45 | K 1200LT |
| Years: | 1982-85 | 1999-02 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 453 cc / 27.6 cu in. | 1172 cc / 71.5 cu in |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing V65 carburetors | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Max Power: | 20 kW / 27 hp @ 6500 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm |
| Max Torque: | 37.5 Nm 3.8 kgf-m / 27.65 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut | Die cast Aluminum single sided swinging arm with Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by mean of hydraulic hand wheel |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅260mm Discs, 2 piston caliper. | 2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅200mm drum | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 1.85 - B18 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.50 - B18 | 160/70 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 345 kg / 761 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal |