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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = BMW K 1 | |name = '''BMW K 1''' | ||
| | |image = [[Image:1992-BMW-K1.jpg|frameless|right]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = BMW | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1988 - 1993 | |production = 1988 - 1993 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Sport Bike | |class = [[Sport Bike]] | ||
|engine = in-line four, four-stroke | |engine = in-line four, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 66.0mm | |bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 66.0mm | ||
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Clutch: dry, single plate <br> | Clutch: dry, single plate <br> | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork with [[hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]] <br> | |suspension =Front: telescopic fork with [[hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]] <br> | ||
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|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 [[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. | ||
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The 1988 MY BMW K1 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, in-line four cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. | The 1988 MY BMW K1 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, in-line four cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. | ||
This sport-bike also comes with a telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast- | This sport-bike also comes with a telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a full0fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, and a front fender that encloses almost half of the wheel, dencreasing wind drag. | ||
==1989 BMW K 1== | ==1989 BMW K 1== | ||
[[File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-4.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1]] | |||
File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-4.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-3.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1]] | ||
File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-3.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-1.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1]] | ||
File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-1.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-0.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1]] | ||
File:bmw-k-1-1989-1989-0.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 1 | |||
The 1989 MY BMW K1 boasts standard features such as a telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast- | The 1989 MY BMW K1 boasts standard features such as a telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a full0fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, and a front fender that encloses almost half of the wheel, dencreasing wind drag. | ||
In the tech/engine department, it sports a fuel-injected, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. | In the tech/engine department, it sports a fuel-injected, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. | ||
==1990 BMW K 1== | ==1990 BMW K 1== | ||
[[File:bmw-k-1-1990-1990-4.jpg|600px|1990 BMW K 1]] | [[File:bmw-k-1-1990-1990-4.jpg|600px|1990 BMW K 1]] | ||
The 1990 MY BMW K1 has, at its heart, a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that produces a claimed 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. In addition, it boasts high-end features such as Brembo brakes with dual 305 mm discs in the front and a single, 285 mm disc in the rear, cast- | The 1990 MY BMW K1 has, at its heart, a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that produces a claimed 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. In addition, it boasts high-end features such as Brembo brakes with dual 305 mm discs in the front and a single, 285 mm disc in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a full of airing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, and a front fender that encloses almost half of the wheel, dencreasing wind drag, plus a suspension package composed of a telescopic front fork and a Telelever in the rear. | ||
==1991 BMW K 1== | ==1991 BMW K 1== | ||
The House of Munich has designed the 1991 MY BMW K1 for riders who make zero compromises when it comes to performance, but in a reliable and comfortable package. It comes with Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast- | The House of Munich has designed the 1991 MY BMW K1 for riders who make zero compromises when it comes to performance, but in a reliable and comfortable package. It comes with Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a full0fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, and a front fender that encloses almost half of the wheel, dencreasing wind drag, plus a suspension package composed of a telescopic front fork and a Telelever in the rear | ||
In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque from its fuel-injected, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission. | In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque from its fuel-injected, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission. | ||
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==1992 BMW K 1== | ==1992 BMW K 1== | ||
[[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-4.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | |||
File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-4.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-3.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | ||
File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-3.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-2.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | ||
File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-2.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-1.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | ||
File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-1.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1 | [[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-0.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | ||
The 1992 MY BMW K1 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. | The 1992 MY BMW K1 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. | ||
The key features for this machine would be the Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast- | The key features for this machine would be the Brembo brakes with dual 305mm discs in the front and a single, 285mm disc in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a full0fairing, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, and a front fender that encloses almost half of the wheel, decreasing wind drag, plus a suspension package composed of a telescopic front fork and a Telelever in the rear. | ||
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. | 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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