BMW K100

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BMW K100
Manufacturer
BMW
Also called K 100
Production 1983 - 1990
Class Naked
Engine
liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Top Speed 135 mph (218 km/h)
Horsepower 89.98 HP (67.1 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 61.96 ft/lbs (84.0 Nm) @ 8250RPM
Spark Plug NGK D8EA
Battery YUASA Y60-N24AL-B
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear: Monolever
Brakes Front: dual 285mm discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear: single 285mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Front Tire 100/90-18
Rear Tire 130/90-17
Wheelbase 59.69 inches (1516 mm)
Length 87.4 inches (2220 mm)
Width 37.8 inches (960 mm)
Seat Height 31.89 inches (810 mm)
Weight 239.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-163[1]
Fuel Capacity 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters)
Related BMW K75
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW K 100 was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by BMW between 1983 and 1990. It could reach a top speed of 135 mph (218 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 59.69 inches (1516 mm) long.

1983 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The 1983 MY BMW K 100 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.

Standard features include a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.


1984 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The 1984 MY BMW K 100 boasts is a liter-class naked machine from the House of Munich that can take on the roles of a daily commuter, as well as a weekend stroller. It comes with a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that reach a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.


1985 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The 1985 MY BMW K 100 addresses those riders that want a dependable, litter-class machine, that successfully combines performance and agility. It has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.

The key features for this machine would be the Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.


1986 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The 1986 MY BMW K 100 sports a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.

It also boasts standard features such as a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.


1987 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The 1987 MY BMW K 100 boasts features such as a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.

In addition, a it can reach a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant.


1988 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The 1988 MY BMW K 100 is a liter-class naked that is sure to fit the needs for a wide category of Beemer fans, and not only. It sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 987cc, in-line four cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.

In addition, it boasts high-end features such as a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.


1989 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

The German engineers from the House of Munich have designed the 1989 MY BMW K 100 for those riders who want a gritty, yet agile two-wheeler, capable of successfully tackling the busy traffic of the concrete jungle, as well as longer, weekend hauls. It comes with a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers. In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 90 hp and 86 Nm of torque.


1990 BMW K 100[edit | edit source]

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The 1990 MY BMW K 100 boasts a maximum power output of 90 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse, which is more than enough for relaxed cruising on the highway. In addition, it comes with features such as a Monolever rear suspension, a front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers, a dual seat, black engine accents, a nose-fairing, cast-aluminum wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, plus front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.


In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.