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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]] | |||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|K1, BMW]] | [[Category:BMW motorcycles|K1, BMW]] |