BMW K1 (1991-1992) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1991, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1, a fully dressed sports touring machine, in the fourth consecutive production year. The bike debuted in 1988 as a replacement model for the BMW K100 and continued production until 1994.

When first released in 1988, the motorcycle created a controversial discussion in motorcyclist circles about the sophisticated aerodynamic body concept down to the last detail, starting from the almost wholly covered front wheel to the rear end with a passenger seat cover.

The 1991 model came in the same shape and form as previous ones, packing the same technical, performance, and visual specifications without any significant changes whatsoever.

The bike's appearance was characterized by standard fittings, like a full fairing with a large rectangular headlight, a small windscreen, a sizeable front fender that covered almost half of the wheel, a side stand, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1991 BMW K1 had installed a 987cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine underneath its armor. The engine was managed by a fuel injection system and delivered an output power of 100 hp at 8,000 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.

All the power was sucked into a five-speed transmission with a dry single-plate clutch and sent to the rear axle via a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to 240 kph (149 mph).