Class: tour
Production: 1984-1988
Related: BMW K100
Successor: BMW K100LT
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 1984 – 1988 | Name: BMW K100RT Model code: K569 |
| USA | April 1984 – May 1988 | Name: BMW K100RT Model code: K569 |
Specifications
BMW K100RT: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2220 mm / 87,4 in |
| Overall width | 920 mm / 36,2 in |
| Overall height | 1155 mm / 45,5 in |
| Seat height | 810 mm / 31,9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1516 mm / 59,7 in |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm / 6,9 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 263 kg / 580 lbs 273 kg / 602 lbs – K100RT (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 |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Monolever (adjustable), 110 mm / 4,3 in |
| Front tire size | 100/90 V18 |
| Rear tire size | 130/90 V17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 285 mm, 2-piston calipers (from 1988, option: ABS-I) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (from 1988, option: ABS-I) |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,81 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,4 l / 100 km (53 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 | 10.2:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 90,0 hp (66,0 kW) / 8000 rpm |
| Max. torque | 86,0 Nm (8,7 kg-m) / 6000 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,1 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 215 km/h (133 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | 4.500 2.960 2.300 1.880 1.670 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | AII-electronic, breakerless microprocessor controlled digital system |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 460W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-20Ah |
Images
BMW K100RT: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW K100RT: video.
Manuals
BMW K100RT: documentation.