BMW K 100 LT (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

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

The K 100 was the base model for other versions with different designations and appearances, like 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.

In 1986, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW K 100 LT, a more touring-oriented version of the base model with a tall windscreen and additional luxurious standard equipment.

The bike had standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a full fairing with a rectangular headlight, a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted panniers, a top box, a center stand, and eight-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 1986 BMW K 100 LT had its heartbeat set by a 987cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 90 hp at 8,000 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was married to a five-speed transmission that sent the power to the rear wheel via a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 213 kph (132 mph).