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The four cylinder series (K589)
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1983-1987 K100
Basic model, presented on september 1st, 1983 prior to the fairing equipped models. Extra charge for digital clock . Watercooled in-line four cylinder engine, 987cc, 90 DIN-HP at 8000 rpm, Bosch LE-Jetronic, shaft drive, gas tank with 22 Litres (5,8 US-gallons), 239 kg, 215 km/h (134 mph). Price 1983 12,490 DM
11.549 produced
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1983-1989 K100 RS
Sports tourer, most successfully K-Bike so far, Engine rubber-mounted, longer gear ratio than other models. From 1987 on, sports suspension (as K75S) and from 1988 on ABS 1 available at extra charge. Technical data like basic model except 249kg, 221 km/h (137 mph). Price 1983 15,190 DM
34,804 produced
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1984-1988 K100 RT
Tourer with hard bags and “Nivomat” style rear shock absorber (self-adjusting, dependent to load). Technical data like basic model except 253 kg.Price 1983 15,600 DM
22,335 produced
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1986-1991 K100 LT
Tourer with additional equipment. Like K100 RT, but in addition radio install kit, topcase, comfort seat and painted hard bags. Offered in addition to the RT, but replaced it in 1989. Technical data like basic model except 283kg. Price 1986 18,530 DM
14,899 produced
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1987-1990 K100 (Mark II)
Basic model, no technical changes, with K75 fuel tank and lowered seat. From 1988 on, ABS 1 was available at an extra charge. Technical data like Mark 1 model except gas tank volume 21 Liters (5.5 US-gallons), 240kg.
Price 1987 14,400 DM
1322 produced
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1988-1993 K1
Sports bike with four valve-engine and “Paralever” style rear suspension. Wide range of changes such as other wheels, brakes and shock absorbers. 100 DIN-HP at 8000rpm, Bosch Motronic, shaft drive. Fuel tank volume 22 Litres (5.8 US-gallons), 234 kg, 240 km/h (149mph). Price 1988 20,200 DM
6921 produced
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1990-1992 K100 RS 4V
Revised version with K1 engine, wheels, brakes and “Paralever” suspension. Like the K1, valve clearance adjustment requires taking off the camshafts. Technical data like K1 except 259kg, 232 km/h (144mph). Price 1990 19,950 DM
12,666 produced
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1991-1997 K 1100 LT
First BMW bike with 1100 cc four valve engine. Super tourer with Paralever suspension and new fairing. Windscreen may be adjusted electrically. Water cooled in-line four, 1092 cc, 74kW / 100PS / 7500 U/min, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2, Shaft drive. Fuel tank 22 litres, 290 kg, 215 km/h.
Price 1991 22.850,- DM
21312 produced
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1992-1996 K 1100 RS
Sports tourer with new fairing and K1100 LT engine. Reinforced frame, superseeded suspension. Technical data like K1100 LT except 268 kg, 220 km/h.
Price 1992 21,950 DM
12,179 produced
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since 1996 K1200 RS
Completely new bike with “Telelever” suspension, the engine followed the 1100 version. In 2001, the bike was superseded by a new version with integrated ABS and a new fairing. Watercooled in-line four, 1171 ccm, 92kW / 130PS / 8800 U/min, Bosch Motronic MA 2.4, shaft drive. Gas tank volume 20,5 litres, 285 kg, 254 km/h (96 kW version). 72 kW without extra expenses.
Price 1996 27,400 DM
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since 1998 K1200 LT
Suspension similar to the K1200 RS, engine produces more torque but less hp. Luggage system, radio, cruise control. Extensive luxury equipment. Technical data like K1200 RS except 72 kW / 98 PS / 6750 U/min, 200 km/h, 385 kgs.
Revised engine (2004 model) now produces 85 kW / 115 PS.
Price 1998: ?
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since 2002 K1200 GT
Grand tourismo version of K1200 RS, engine and suspension similar to K1200 RS but larger fairing, comfort seat and -handlebar. Luggage rack and hard bags as a standard. Technical data like RS, but 300kg,, 245 km/h (96kW version). 72 kW without extra expenses.
Price 2002: € 15.800,-
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The three cylinder series (K569)
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1985-1990 K75 C
Basic model of the triples. Balancer weights compensate vibrations, the only K with drum brake at the rear. Watercooled triple, 740cc, 75 DIN-HP at 8500rpm (50 DIN-HP at 7000rpm on request). Bosch LE-Jetronic, shaft drive. Fuel tank volume 21 Litres (5.4 US-gallons), 227 kg, 200 km/h (124mph).
Price 1985 12,890 DM.
9566 produced
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1985-1995 K75 S
Sports tourer, with shorter suspension. Disk brakes at the rear, too. Technical data like “C” model except 229 kg, 210 km/h (131mph). As “K75 S Special” in late 1986 equipped with engine spoiler (standard since 1988).
Price 1985 13,990 DM
18,649 produced
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1986-1996 K75
Basic model, first offered alternative to the “C” but replaced it in 1990. Cheapest BMW K ever, although with sport suspension and rear disk brake as standard from 1990 on. Disk brakes at the rear, too (both like K75 S). Technical data like “C” model.
Price 1986 11,990 DM
18,485 produced
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1989-1996 K75 RT
Tourer similar to the K100 RT, since 1992 with electrically adjusted windshield and new three-spoke wheels. Hard bags are standard. Was used as Police bike in Germany and many other countries. Technical data like K75 C, except 258kg, 185 km/h (115mph).
Price 1989 16,900 DM
21.264 produced
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These technical data are only a small extract in order to keep this site clear.
You´ll find the complete datas at the german website of www.bmw-motorrad.de .
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