Class: sport
Production: 1988-1993
Related: BMW K100RS (2nd generation, 16V)
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 1988 – 1993 | Name: BMW K1 Model code: 89V1 |
| USA | January 1989 – November 1992 | Name: BMW K1 Model code: 89V1 |
Specifications
BMW K1: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2230 mm / 87,8 in |
| Overall width | 875 mm / 34,4 in |
| Overall height | 1210 mm / 47,6 in |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30,7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm / 61,6 in |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 258 kg / 569 lbs 268 kg / 591 lbs – K1 (ABS) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 41 mm, 135 mm / 5,3 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable), 137,5 mm / 5,4 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 VB17 |
| Rear tire size | 160/60 VB18 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (option: ABS-I) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (option: ABS-I) |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,81 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,2 l / 100 km (56 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed |
| Bore & Stroke | 67,0 x 70,0 mm |
| Displacement | 987 cm³ (60,2 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 8000 rpm |
| Max. torque | 100,0 Nm (9,8 kg-m) / 6750 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,9 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.1 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 460W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-25Ah |
Images
Videos
BMW K1: video.
Manuals
BMW K1: documentation.