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official operating permit
Start of production Market presentation Start series production Sales start in Germany End of production |
23rd March 1988
August 1988 20th September 1988 End of March 1989 29th May 1989 September 1993 |
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Numbers produced
No. sold in Germany |
6,921
2,050
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Price |
20,200 DM + options as: ABS, panniers, tank bag contr.catalytic converter heated grips, theft alarm fuel+ water temp. meter hazard warning system..
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Engine |
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Motor Type |
4-stroke horizontal 4 cyl. in-line engine, liquid cooled |
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Bore x Stroke |
67 x 70 mm (2.63 x 2.75 in) |
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Displacement |
987 cc |
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Max Power |
100 hp (74 KW) at low 8,000 rpm |
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Max Torque |
100 Nm/ 74 ft lb at 6,750 rpm |
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relevant Torque characteristic Compression Ratio |
67 Nm = 2/3 of max torque available at 2,500 rpm |
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Valves Per Cylinder |
4 |
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Valve Control |
DOHC, using drive chain and cup tappets |
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Carburation System |
Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic |
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Engine Lubricating System |
Wet sump |
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Power Transmission |
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Clutch |
Dry single plate |
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Number of Gears |
5 |
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Gear Selection |
Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever) |
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Gearbox Ratios |
4.50 / 2.96 / 2.30 / 1.88 / 1.61 : 1 |
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Rear Wheel Ratio |
1 : 2.75 |
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Bevel/Crownwheel |
12 / 33 teeth |
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Electrical System |
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Ignition System |
Electronic ignition, Bosch Motronic |
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Alternator |
12 V 460 W |
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Starter |
0.7 kW |
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Spark Plugs |
Bosch XR5DC, Beru R5DU, NGK DR7EA/ DR7ES Denso X22EPR-U9, Champion RA6HC |
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Chassis |
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Type of Frame |
Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component |
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Front wheel suspension |
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers |
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Rear wheel suspension |
BMW Paralever swinging arm |
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Spring Travel Front/Rear |
135 / 140 mm |
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Wheel Rims, Front |
3.50 x 17 MT H 2 |
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Wheel Rims, Rear |
4.50 x 18 MT H 2 |
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Tyre, Front Tyre, Rear |
120/70 ZR17 58W 160/60 ZR18 70W |
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Available specification (2020)
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Sports tyre: Bridgestone BT016 Touring tyre: Continental Road Attack 2 Michelin Pilot Road 3 Pirelli Angel GT |
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Brakes, Front |
Dual disc brake 305 mm / 12" in diameter. Brembo 4 piston caliper |
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Brakes, Rear |
Single disc brake 285 mm / 11.22" in diameter Brembo 2 piston caliper |
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Dimensions/Weights |
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Length x Width x Height |
2230 x 875 x 1210 mm (87.79 x 34.44 x 47.63 in) |
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Wheel Base |
1565 mm / 61.61 in |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
22 litres / 4.84 UK gal / 5.81 US gal |
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Unloaden Weight with Full Tank |
234 kg / 515 lb |
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Max. Permissible Weight |
480 kg / 1057 lb |
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Ground Clearance |
140 mm / 5.51 in |
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Seat Height (Unladen) |
780 mm (30.7 inches) |
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Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph) |
4.2 litres 100 Km / 62 mpg / 56 mpg US |
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Top Speed |
240 Kph / 149 mph |
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Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph |
3.9 seconds |
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bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/K1.htm
BMW manual/ riders handbook
Series colors:
fairing | code | gear-box+ drive | wheels | decals | seat |
marrakech-red | 222 | broom-yellow | broom-yellow | broom-yellow | black / yellow |
laguna-blue metallic | 233 | broom-yellow | broom-yellow | broom-yellow | black / yellow |
classic-black metallic | 162 | silver | silver | none | grey |
royal-blue metallic | 270 | silver | silver | silver | black |
silk-blue metallic | 338 | silver | silver | none | black |
dakar-yellow | 267 | black | silver | black | black |
RAL 1032 = | 230 | broom-yellow | broom-yellow | broom-yellow |