BMW K1 (1990-1991) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1 was a fully-faired sport touring motorcycle produced by BMW from 1988 to replace the BMW K100 and manufactured until 1993. From 1988 to 1993, the maker manufactured over 6,900 units.

In 1999, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW K1, a sports touring machine, in its third consecutive production year. The bike was designed for those riders who make zero compromise when it comes to performance but in a reliable and comfortable package.

The 1990 BMW K1 came with the same package as previous models, offering the same technical, performance, and visual specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The motorcycle was manufactured around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, which comprised a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a single-sided swingarm tied to a single shock absorber, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was achieved by a Brembo system comprising two 305 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 285 mm brake disc tied to a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 1990 BMW K1 had its heartbeat set by a 987cc liquid-cooled four-stroke four-cylinder engine with a fuel injection system providing gas to the pistons, delivering an output power of 100 hp at 8,000 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.