BMW K1
Manufacturer BMW
Production 1988–1993 (6,921 units)
Predecessor K100
Successor none
Class Sport touring
Engine
Type: 987 cc liquid-cooled longitudinal four-cylinder
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: Bosch electronic fuel injection
Ignition: Hy Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Bore / Stroke 67 × 70 mm (2.6 × 2.8 in)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Power Standard 100 hp (75 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
USA 95 hp (71 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 74 lb·ft (100 N·m) @ 6,750 rpm
Transmission Close-ratio five-speed; Shaft drive
Brakes Front: Twin 305 mm disc with four-piston Brembo callipers
Rear: Single 285 mm disc
Optional ABS
Wheelbase 1,565 mm (61.6 in)
Dimensions L 2,160 mm (85 in)
W 720 mm (28 in)
H 1,170 mm (46 in)
Seat height 780 mm (31 in)
Weight 234 kg (520 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity 22 l (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) (including the 4 l (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) reserve)
Fuel consumption 44 mpg-imp (6.4 L/100 km; 37 mpg-US) to 55 mpg-imp (5.1 L/100 km; 46 mpg-US)