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[[Image:1992-BMW-K1.jpg|right|thumb|1992 BMW K1]] | |||
The introduction of this new model. with its totally innovative appearance, caused a sensation, particularly since it came from BMW, normally so careful to respect its own design traditions, The astounding K1 under | |||
development since 1983 and unveiled in 1988 -was the result of BMW's constant research program, | |||
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==Designed in the Wind Tunnel== | ==Designed in the Wind Tunnel== | ||
The classical styling of their models often incorporated carefully studied aerodynamics's, but in the extreme case of the K1, [[BMW]]; chose to ignore both current fashion and the conservative taste of their traditional clients, BMW would be guided by the functional standards dictated by wind-tunnel studies. The K1 was the final descendant in a long line that went back to Ernest Henne's streamlined record-breakers of the Thirties (174 mph in 1937) through the [[BMW R100RS|R100RS]] of 1976. | |||
The classical styling of their models often incorporated carefully studied | |||
==Aerodynamically Efficient== | ==Aerodynamically Efficient== | ||
Exhibiting a sculpted look, the K1 sported a streamlined front tire and, in wind-tunnel tests, recorded a record low drag coefficient of 0.34, The maximum speed benefited considerably: the K1 could achieve almost 150 mph on just 100 hp. A pure sporting machine, the K1 was more of a grand tourer than the replica racers the Japanese loved.It could comfortably carry a passenger, had built-in luggage lockers, and even offered 250 cubic inch baggage compartments as an option. | Exhibiting a sculpted look, the K1 sported a streamlined front tire and, in wind-tunnel tests, recorded a record low drag coefficient of 0.34, The maximum speed benefited considerably: the K1 could achieve almost 150 mph on just 100 hp. A pure sporting machine, the K1 was more of a grand tourer than the replica racers the Japanese loved.It could comfortably carry a passenger, had built-in luggage lockers, and even offered 250 cubic inch baggage compartments as an option. | ||
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK DR8EA|DR8EA]] | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK DR8EA|DR8EA]] | ||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|K1, BMW]] | [[Category:BMW motorcycles|K1, BMW]] | ||