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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = BMW K1 | |name = BMW K1 | ||
|image = | |image = [[Image:1992-BMW-K1.jpg|250px|right]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
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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. | ||
==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. | ||