BMW K1

BMW K1
ManufacturerBMW
Production1988–1993 (6,921 units)
PredecessorK100
Successornone
ClassSport touring
EngineType: 987 cc liquid-cooled longitudinal four-cylinder

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: Bosch electronic fuel injection

Ignition: Hy Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Bore / stroke67 mm × 70 mm (2.6 in × 2.8 in)
Compression ratio11.0:1
PowerStandard 100 hp (75 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
USA 95 hp (71 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque74 lb⋅ft (100 N⋅m) @ 6,750 rpm
TransmissionClose-ratio five-speed; Shaft drive
BrakesFront: Twin 305 mm disc with four-piston Brembo callipers
Rear: Single 285 mm disc
Optional ABS
Wheelbase1,565 mm (61.6 in)
DimensionsL: 2,160 mm (85 in)
W: 720 mm (28 in)
H: 1,170 mm (46 in)
Seat height780 mm (31 in)
Weight234 kg (516 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) (including the 4 L (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) reserve)
Fuel consumption44 mpg‑imp (6.4 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑US) to 55 mpg‑imp (5.1 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑US)
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The BMW K1 is a motorcycle manufactured by BMW, introduced in 1988.

Although expensive and either loved or hated,[1] the short production run created the result that the motorcycling press[citation needed] and public[2] never had the same view of BMW motorcycles again.[3]

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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