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 BMW K100RS | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Also called | "Flying Brick"[1] |
| Production | 1982–1992 |
| Assembly | Spandau, Germany |
| Class | standard, sport touring |
| Engine | longitudinal DOHC I4, 987 cc (60.2 cu in)[2] |
| Bore / stroke | 67 mm × 70 mm (2.6 in × 2.8 in)[2] |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1[2] |
| Top speed | 137 mph (220 km/h)[3] |
| Power | 90 PS (66 kW) @ 8000 rpm[4] |
| Torque | 63.3 lb⋅ft (85.8 N⋅m) @ 6000 rpm[3] |
| Ignition type | Bosch LE-Jetronic[2] |
| Transmission | 5-speed sequential manual transmission, counter-rotating clutch,[3] shaft drive[2] |
| Frame type | tubular steel, open cradle with engine as stressed member |
| Suspension | telescopic forks, single-sided swingarm |
| Brakes | triple discs |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm (Unladen) |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Weight | 536 lb (243 kg)[3] (wet) |
| Turning radius | 5.1m |
| Related | BMW K75 BMW K1 |
The BMW K100 is a family of four-cylinder 987 cc motorcycles that were manufactured by BMW from 1983 to 1992.
- ^ Sources:
- Cathcart 1985, p. 25
- Cranswick 2010, p. 108
- Holmstrom & Nelson 2009, pp. 173–174
- ^ a b c d e Norbye 1984, p. 128.
- ^ a b c d Norbye 1984, p. 129.
- ^ Norbye 1984, pp. 128–129.