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BMW K1

BMW K1

Production
Start of Production	1988
End of Production	1993
Number Sold	6.921
Price	20.200,- DM
Engine
Motor Type	four-stroke, horizontal four-cylinder in-line engine, liquid-cooled
Bore x Stroke	67 x 70 mm
Cubic Capacity	987 ccm
Max Power	100 hp (74 KW) at 8000 rpm
Max Torque	100 Nm at 6750 rpm
Compression Ratio	11.0 : 1
Valves per Cylinder	4
Valve Control	DOHC, using drive chain and cup tappets
Carburation System	electronic injection, Bosch Motronic
Engine Lubrication	wet sump
Power transmission
Clutch	dry single plate
Number of Gears	5
Gear Selection	dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gear Ratios	4.50 / 2.96 / 2.30 / 1.88 / 1.61 :1
Rear Wheel Ratio	1 : 2.75
Bevel / Crownwheel	12 / 33 teeth
Electrical system
Ignition	electronic ignition, Bosch Motronic
Alternator	12 V 460 W
Starter	0.7 kW
Spark Plugs	Bosch XR 5 DC, Beru 12 R-5 DU
Chassis
Type of Frame	tubular space frame, engine serving as load-bearing component
Front Suspension	telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension	BMW Paralever swinging arm
Spring Travel front/rear	135 / 140 mm	5.32" / 5.51"
Rims front	3.50-17 MT H 2
Rims rear	4.50-18 MT H 2
Tyres front	120/70-ZR 17
Tyres rear	160/60-ZR 18
Brakes front	dual-disc brake 305 mm dia	11.22"
Brakes rear	single disc brake 285 mm dia	12.01"
Dimensions / Weights
Length x Width x Height	2230 x 875 x 1210 mm	87.8"(7' 3.8") x 34.4"(2' 10.4") x 47.6"(3' 11.6")
Wheel Base	1565 mm	61.6"(5' 1.6")
Tank Capacity	22 l	5.81 Gal - 4.84 Imp Gal
Unladen Weight, full Tank	234 kg	516 lb
Max permissible Weight	480 kg	1,058 lb
Ground Clearance	140 mm	5.5"
Fuel Consumption	4,2 l/100 km (at constant 90 kph)	56.0 mpg (@ 60 mph)
Top Speed	240 kph	149 mph
Acceleration	0-100 kph         3,9 sec	0-60 mph

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