BMW K 100: review, history, specs

Class: roadster
Production: 1983-1990

BMW K 100 (Europe, USA), 1983-1990

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeSeptember 1983 – 1990Name: BMW K100
Model code: K589
USAMarch 1984 – October 1986Name: BMW K100
Model code: K589

Specifications


BMW K100: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2220 mm / 87,4 in
Overall width930 mm / 36,6 in
Overall height1155 mm / 45,5 in
Seat height810 mm / 31,9 in
Wheelbase1516 mm / 59,7 in
Ground clearance175 mm / 6,9 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight239 kg / 527 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component
Front suspension, travelTelescopic fork 41 mm, 185 mm / 7,3 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW Monolever (adjustable), 110 mm / 4,3 in
Front tire size100/90 V18
Rear tire size130/90 V17
Front brakeDouble disc, 285 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity22,0 l / 5,81 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) – K100 (to 1987)

21,0 l / 5,54 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) – K100 (from 1987)
Fuel economy / consumption5,0 l / 100 km (47 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement4-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed
Bore & Stroke67,0 x 70,0 mm
Displacement987 cm³ (60,2 cu in)
Compression ratio10.2:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power90,0 hp (66,0 kW) / 8000 rpm
Max. torque86,0 Nm (8,7 kg-m) / 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)4,3 sec.2
Top speed215 km/h (133 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, cable operated
Transmission5-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V


4.500
2.960
2.300
1.880
1.670
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemAII-electronic, breakerless microprocessor controlled digital system
AlternatorThree-phase generator, 14V / 460W
Battery capacity12V-20Ah

Images


BMW K100: images, gallery.

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BMW K100 (custom)

Videos


BMW K100: video.

Manuals


BMW K100: documentation.

Links

  1. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100 Specifications” | Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)
  2. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100 Specifications” | Acceleration 0 – 100 Kph / 62 mph
  3. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100 Specifications” | Top speed