Class: sport-tour
Production: 1983-1993
Successor: BMW K1100RS
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 1983 – 1988 | Name: BMW K100RS 2V = 8 valves (1st generation) Model code: K589 |
| Europe | 1989 – 1993 | Name: BMW K100RS 4V = 16 valves (2nd generation) Model code: 89V1 |
| USA | March 1984 – July 1989 | Name: BMW K100RS 2V = 8 valves (1st generation) Model code: K589 |
| USA | July 1990 – January 1992 | Name: BMW K100RS 4V = 16 valves (2nd generation) Model code: 89V1 |
Specifications
BMW K100RS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2220 mm / 87,4 in – K100RS (1st generation) 2230 mm / 87,8 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Overall width | 820 mm / 32,3 in – K100RS (1st generation) 875 mm / 34,4 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Overall height | 1271 mm / 50,0 in – K100RS (1st generation) 1260 mm / 49,6 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Seat height | 810 mm / 31,9 in – K100RS (1st generation) 800 mm / 31,5 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Wheelbase | 1516 mm / 59,7 in – K100RS (1st generation) 1565 mm / 61,6 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm / 6,9 in – K100RS (1st generation) 140 mm / 5,5 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 253 kg / 558 lbs – K100RS (1st generation) 263 kg / 580 lbs – K100RS (1st generation, ABS) 259 kg / 571 lbs – K100RS (2nd generation) 269 kg / 593 lbs – K100RS (2nd generation, ABS) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 41 mm, 185 mm / 7,3 in – K100RS (1st generation) Telescopic fork 41 mm, 135 mm / 5,3 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Monolever (adjustable), 110 mm / 4,3 in – K100RS (1st generation) BMW Paralever (adjustable), 137,5 mm / 5,4 in – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Front tire size | 100/90 V18 – K100RS (1st generation) 120/70 VB17 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Rear tire size | 130/90 V17 – K100RS (1st generation) 160/60 VB18 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 285 mm, 2-piston calipers (from 1988, option: ABS-I) – K100RS (1st generation) Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (option: ABS-I) – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (from 1988, option: ABS-I) – K100RS (1st generation) Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (option: ABS-I) – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,81 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,3 l / 100 km (54 US mpg)1 – K100RS (1st generation) 4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)2 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| 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 | 10.2:1 – K100RS (1st generation) 11.0:1 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder – K100RS (1st generation) Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Max. power | 90,0 hp (66,0 kW) / 8000 rpm – K100RS (1st generation) 100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 8000 rpm – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Max. torque | 86,0 Nm (8,7 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – K100RS (1st generation) 100,0 Nm (9,8 kg-m) / 6750 rpm – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,3 sec.3 – K100RS (1st generation) 3,9 sec.4 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Top speed | 220 km/h (136 mph)5 – K100RS (1st generation) 232 km/h (144 mph)6 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic – K100RS (1st generation) Fuel Injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.1 – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | AII-electronic, breakerless microprocessor controlled digital system – K100RS (1st generation) Motronic (mapped characteristic control) – K100RS (2nd generation) |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 460W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-20Ah – K100RS (1st generation) 12V-25Ah – K100RS (2nd generation) |
Images
BMW K100RS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW K100RS: video.
Manuals
BMW K100RS: documentation.
Links
- bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100RS 2 Valve Specifications” | Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 kph)
- bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100RS 4 Valve Specifications” | Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 kph)
- bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100RS 2 Valve Specifications” | Acceleration 0 – 100 Kph / 62 mph
- bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100RS 4 Valve Specifications” | Acceleration 0 – 100 Kph / 62 mph
- bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100RS 2 Valve Specifications” | Top speed
- bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K100RS 4 Valve Specifications” | Top speed