BMW K1
The BMW K1 is a motorcycle manufactured by BMW, introduced in 1988.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | 1988–1993 (6,921 units) |
| Predecessor | K100 |
| Successor | none |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | Type: 987 cc liquid-cooled longitudinal four-cylinder Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 67 mm × 70 mm (2.6 in × 2.8 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Power | Standard 100 hp (75 kW) @ 8,000 rpm USA 95 hp (71 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 74 lb⋅ft (100 N⋅m) @ 6,750 rpm |
| Transmission | Close-ratio five-speed; Shaft drive |
| Brakes | Front: Twin 305 mm disc with four-piston Brembo callipers Rear: Single 285 mm disc Optional ABS |
| Wheelbase | 1,565 mm (61.6 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,160 mm (85 in) W: 720 mm (28 in) H: 1,170 mm (46 in) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | 234 kg (516 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) (including the 4 L (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) reserve) |
| Fuel consumption | 44 mpg‑imp (6.4 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑US) to 55 mpg‑imp (5.1 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑US) |
Although expensive and either loved or hated, the short production run created the result that the motorcycling press and public never had the same view of BMW motorcycles again.
Some of its early technology had some issues: The enclosure created excess heat buildup, while the long wheelbase created a 22 ft (6.7 m) turning circle.
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