BMW K100RS motorcycles were presented in 1983 and declared as sports-tourist class equipment. In the basic configuration, the BMW K100 had slightly smaller and not the most impressive characteristics, unlike its successor. The new product was equipped with a new fairing, into which mirrors and turn signals were already mounted.
The updated design immediately gained fans, which allowed the equipment to remain successful on the market until 1992. What was surprising was the manufacturing technology of that very fairing, which was carefully worked on to achieve better aerodynamics. Thanks to such modifications, the drag coefficient is at 0.429, and the maximum speed according to the regulations is 221 km/h.
History of the BMW K100
- · 1983-1988 – the first generation of the notorious K-series was produced and had an eight-valve engine. At that time, the Bosch LE-Jetronic system worked on fuel injection.
- · 1989-1992 – release of the second generation with a sixteen-valve engine and a Motronic injection system. Additionally, the equipment was equipped with an ABS system, and the engine has already received a well-deserved 100 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque.
Unfortunately, in 1993 the K100RS was replaced by the K1100RS, with more enviable characteristics. What was surprising on the market was that the first-born managed to survive in a highly competitive environment for more than 5 years and acquired a lot of fans. A total of 44,470 units of equipment rolled off the manufacturer’s assembly line and were distributed throughout the world. At the moment, the BMW K100RS is the base model used to build custom motorcycles and, most often, cafe racers.
BMW K100
Model class : road
Years of production/sales : 1983-1990
The BMW K100 was first introduced in 1983 as an alternative to the boxer 2-cylinder models of the same class and as the base version of the entire K100 line.
The basis for the BMW K100 was an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, located longitudinally in the frame, with a volume of 987 cc. cm. The engine had 2 valves per cylinder and produced 90 hp. maximum power.
The motorcycle frame was a steel structure in which the engine served as a load-bearing element.
The suspension is presented in the form of a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a cantilever pendulum combined with a cardan (BMW Monolever) at the rear.
Brakes – disc, 285 mm each. Brembo 2-piston calipers front and rear.
The following models were created based on the BMW K100:
- BMW K100RS
- BMW K100RT
- BMW K100LT
BMW K100 engine power graph
The younger model BMW K75, available on the market from 1986 to 1996, was also built on the basis of the BMW K100.
The BMW K100 model lasted until 1990, after which it was discontinued. A total of 12,871 units were produced. BMW K100, which clearly indicated extremely low demand for the model. For comparison, the sports tourer version of the BMW K100RS numbered more than 47,000 units produced from 1983 to 1992.
Currently, the BMW K100 model is practically not represented on the Russian market. In Europe and other countries, the BMW K100 is bought mainly by fans of the BMW brand, but the model is most popular as the base version for building custom bikes - in particular, cafe racers.
BMW k100rs technical specifications
The basis of the motorcycle's power unit was an in-line four-cylinder internal combustion engine with the usual liquid cooling system, which was surprisingly located along the frames, and not across. Thanks to the efforts of the designers, it was possible to endow the engine with a power of 90 horsepower and a torque of 86 Nm. The frame is the load-bearing element in this case, and the exhaust pipe is made of high-quality stainless steel, along with an aluminum fuel tank. The suspension in all BMW K 100 models is represented by telescopic forks, Monolever/Paralever at the front and rear, respectively. The braking system was made up of Brembo hydraulic disc units, and since 1988 the equipment began to be equipped with an ABS system.
Specifications
Technical characteristics of BMW K100RS:
| Model | BMW K100RS |
| Motorcycle type | sports tourist |
| Year of issue | 1983-1992 |
| Frame | tubular spatial, engine - load-bearing element |
| engine's type | 4-cylinder in-line, horizontal |
| Working volume | 987 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 67x70 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 (since 1989 11.0:1) |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves | DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (since 1989 - 4 valves) |
| Fuel supply system | injector, Bosch LE-Jetronic (since 1989 - Bosch Motronic MA 2.1) |
| Ignition type | electronic |
| Maximum power | 90 hp at 8000 rpm (since 1989 - 100 hp at 8000 rpm) |
| Maximum torque | 86 Nm at 6000 rpm (since 1989 - 100 Nm at 6750 rpm) |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| type of drive | cardan |
| Clutch | dry, single disc |
| Front tire size | 100/90 V18 (since 1989 - 120/70 ZR 17) |
| Rear tire size | 130/90 V17 (from 1989 - 160/60 ZR 18) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 285 mm, 2-piston calipers (since 1989 - 2 discs, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers, optional ABS) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (from 1989 - optional ABS) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, travel - 185 mm (since 1989 - 135 mm) |
| Rear suspension | pendulum BMW Monolever, stroke - 110 mm (since 1989 - BMW Paralever, stroke - 140 mm) |
| Overall dimensions (LxWxH) | 2220 x 800 x 1271 mm (since 1989 - 2230 x 875 x 1260 mm) |
| Seat height | 810 mm or 760 mm with low seat (800 mm since 1989) |
| Gas tank capacity | 22 l |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h (since 1989 - 232 km/h) |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h (0-100) | 4.3 sec (since 1989 - 3.9 sec) |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 249 kg (since 1989 - 235 kg) |
Interesting Facts
Despite the fact that the motorcycle is quite old, it is still relevant and is often found on both domestic and European roads. Naturally, the design could undergo changes, but the power unit and frame remained the same. This motorcycle was one of the most popular models not only from BMW, but throughout the world. If someone decides to buy, he will not regret his choice, parts are always available!
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BMW K100LT
Model class : tourist
Years of production/sales : 1986-1991
BMW K100LT
BMW K100 LT model appeared in 1986 on the basis of the touring version of the BMW K100RT, differing from it mainly only in the configuration - as standard, the BMW K100LT had a more comfortable two-stage seat and a system of panniers in the color of the motorcycle. The K100LT is the successor to the K100RT, having completely replaced it in 1988.
The technical basis of the BMW K100LT was the basic version of the BMW K100 - all the main components, assemblies and layout were from it.
The abbreviation “LT” in the name of the series means “luxury tourer”, that is, the most comfortable and richly equipped touring motorcycle.
The BMW K100LT was based on an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a capacity of 987 cc. see, producing 90 hp. power and 86 Nm of torque. The motor is located horizontally, in the longitudinal direction. The cylinder head has 2 valves per cylinder. Power supply system - injector.
The frame of the BMW K100LT is a steel structure made of subframes, the load-bearing element of which is the power unit itself.
The BMW K100LT suspensions are presented in the form of a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a cantilever swingarm combined with a cardan and a monoshock absorber at the rear (BMW Monolever).
The braking system is standard and no different from other K100-series models (except for 16-valve versions). Front and rear discs with a diameter of 285 mm with 2-piston calipers. Since 1988, it became possible to order the BMW K100LT with an ABS system.
1991 was the last year for the BMW K100LT model, which was discontinued and replaced by the more advanced BMW K1100LT. The crowning achievement of the LT series was the BMW K1200LT, which existed on the market for 11 years and formed a huge army of fans around the world.
A total of 14,899 BMW K100LT motorcycles were manufactured and sold.
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