BMW K 100 (1988-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1988, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW K 100, a naked motorcycle created by German engineers for those riders who wanted a gritty yet agile bike capable of tackling city traffic and weekend hauls.

The BMW K 100 was a line of 987cc four-cylinder motorcycles produced by BMW from 1982 to 1992. They were part of the standard or sport-touring class and were manufactured at BMW's plant in Spandau, Germany.

The K 100 model was available in different forms and designations, such as the base K 100 without a fairing, the K 100 C with a cockpit fairing mounted on the handlebar, the K 100 RS with a sports fixed fairing, the K 100 RT with a full touring fairing, the K 100 LT with a taller windscreen and more luxurious standard equipment, and the K 100 TIC made for Authorities.

As for the power figures, the 1988 BMW K 100 had installed a 987cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 90 hp at 8,000 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

It came equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a one-piece dual seat, a four-into-one exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the left-hand side, and aluminum wheels.