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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = BMW K100RT
|name            = BMW K100RT
|photo= bmw-k100rt-1989-1989-2.jpg
|image            =  
|aka              = K 100 RT
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = BMW
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1983 - 1989
|production      = 85-88
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Naked
|class            =  
|engine          = liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|engine          =  
|bore_stroke      = 66.0mm x 66.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 10.2:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 128 mph (206 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 89.98 HP (67.1 KW) @ 8000RPM
|power            =  
|torque          = 61.96 ft/lbs (84.0 Nm) @ 8250RPM
|torque          =  
|ignition        =
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '85-88
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '85-88
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 53030}} '85-88
|battery          = {{battery|53030}} '85-88
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
|frame            =  
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|final_drive= Shaft
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}} '85-88
|frame            =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-17}} '85-88
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork with [[hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]] <br>
|rake_trail      =  
Rear: Monolever
|wheelbase        =  
|brakes          =Front: dual 285mm discs, 2-piston [[calipers]] <br>Rear: single 285mm disc, 1-piston caliper
|length          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}}  
|width            =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-17}}  
|height          =  
|rake_trail      =
|seat_height      =  
|wheelbase        = 59.69 inches (1516 mm)
|dry_weight      =  
|length          = 87.4 inches (2220 mm)
|wet_weight      =  
|width            = 37.8 inches (960 mm)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|height          =
|oil_capacity    =  
|seat_height      = 31.89 inches (810 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|dry_weight      =
|turning_radius  =  
|wet_weight      = 253.0 kg
|related          =  
|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|competition      =  
|oil_capacity    =
}}
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-163}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
 
The '''[[BMW]] K 100 RT''' was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1983 and 1989. It could reach a top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 61.96 ft/lbs (84.0 Nm) @ 8250 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 89.98 HP (67.1 KW) @ 8000 RPM. 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. 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, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 285mm discs, 2-piston calipers in the front and a single 285mm disc, 1-piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a Monolever. The K 100 RT was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 59.69 inches (1516 mm) long. 
 
==1983 BMW K 100 RT==
 
The 1983 MY BMW K 100 RT addresses riders who want to spend more time in the saddle. It 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 reach a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque. Also, it comes with features such as hard, lockable side-panniers, a full-fairing, a large, adjustable, windscreen, a radio system with speakers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and, Brembo brakes and a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork in the front and a Monolever unit in the rear.
 
 
==1984 BMW K 100 RT==
 
The 1984 MY BMW K 100 RT boasts standard features such as hard, lockable side-panniers, a full-fairing, a large, adjustable, windscreen, a radio system with speakers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and, Brembo brakes and a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork in the front and a Monolever unit in the rear.
 
In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.
 
 
==1985 BMW K 100 RT==
 
The 1985 MY BMW K 100 RT 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 reach a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.
 
It also comes standard with hard, lockable side-panniers, a full-fairing, a large, adjustable, windscreen, a radio system with speakers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and, Brembo brakes and a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork in the front and a Monolever unit in the rear.
 
 
==1986 BMW K 100 RT==
 
The 1986 MY BMW K 100 RT is suitable for riders who want to spend as much time as possible behind the bars, whether solo or two-up. It boasts features such as lockable side-panniers, a full-fairing, a large, adjustable, windscreen, a radio system with speakers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and, Brembo brakes and a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork in the front and a Monolever unit in the rear.
 
In addition, it achieves a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque from its fuel-injected, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
 
 
==1987 BMW K 100 RT==
 
The German engineers from the House of Munich have taken the base K 100 and fitted it with a full-fairing, hard, lockable side-panniers, an adjustable, large windshield and a radio system with speakers for that category of riders who usually take their vacations in the saddle. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.
 
Other features include a 41mm telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, dual front brakes with Brembo calipers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and a black muffler.
 
 
==1988 BMW K 100 RT==
 
The 1988 MY BMW K 100 RT is a touring machine that comes standard with a 41mm telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, dual front brakes with Brembo calipers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and a black muffler, a full-fairing, hard, lockable side-panniers, an adjustable, large windshield and a radio system with speakers.
 
In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.
 
 
==1989 BMW K 100 RT==
[[File:bmw-k100rt-1989-1989-2.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 100 RT]]
[[File:bmw-k100rt-1989-1989-1.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 100 RT]]
[[File:bmw-k100rt-1989-1989-0.jpg|600px|1989 BMW K 100 RT]]
 
The 1989 MY BMW K 100 RT boasts a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine. The key features for this touring two-wheeler would be the 41mm telescopic front fork, a Monolever rear suspension, dual front brakes with Brembo calipers, a dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrument cluster and a black muffler, a full-fairing, hard, lockable side-panniers, an adjustable, large windshield and a radio system with speakers.
 
 
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==References==
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|K100RT]]
[[Category:BMW K series]]
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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