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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''BMW K 1''' | |||
|image = [[Image:1992-BMW-K1.jpg|frameless|right]] | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1988 - 1993 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Sport Bike]] | |||
|engine = in-line four, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 66.0mm | |||
|compression = 11.0:1 | |||
|top_speed = 146 mph (235 km/h) | |||
|power = 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 8000RPM | |||
|torque = 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 6750RPM | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DR8EA}} '90-94 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 53030}} '90-94 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br> | |||
Clutch: dry, single plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork with [[hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]] <br> | |||
Rear: Paralever | |||
|brakes =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70x17}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|160/60x18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 61.61 inches (1565 mm) | |||
|length = 87.72 inches (2228 mm) | |||
|width = 34.41 inches (874 mm) | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 30.71 inches (780 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 526.9 pounds (239.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 234.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[BMW]] K 1''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1988 and 1993. It could reach a top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 6750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 8000 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 66.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 987.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 120/70x17 front [[tire]] and a 160/60x18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a Paralever. The K 1 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 526.9 pounds (239.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.61 inches (1565 mm) long. | |||
==Designed in the Wind Tunnel== | ==Designed in the Wind Tunnel== | ||
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*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK DR8EA|DR8EA]] | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK DR8EA|DR8EA]] | ||
==1988 BMW K 1== | |||
[[File:bmw-k-1-1988-1988-0.jpg|600px|1988 BMW K 1]] | |||
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-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== | |||
[[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-1-1989-1989-1.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-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. | |||
==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-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== | |||
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. | |||
==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-1-1992-1992-2.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | |||
[[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-1.jpg|600px|1992 BMW K 1]] | |||
[[File:bmw-k-1-1992-1992-0.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 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. | |||
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[[Category:BMW K series]] | [[Category:BMW K series]] | ||
[[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] | |||
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