BMW K100 RS (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K100 was a family of standard or sports touring motorcycles produced by BMW from 1982 until 1992. The bike was powered by an in-line four-cylinder engine and was known as the "Flying Brick."

The BMW K100 was marketed in several versions, like the K100 C with a small cockpit fairing mounted on the handlebar, the K100 RT with a full touring fairing, the K100 LT with a taller windscreen and luxury touring equipment, the K100 TIC designed for Police, Ambulance, Fire, and Military departments, and the K100 RS with sports fixed fairings and a lower handlebar.

In 1986, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW K100 RS, a sports touring motorcycle, in its fourth consecutive production year. The 1986 model packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any changes.

The visual department was characterized by standard fittings, like a half fairing with an integrated square headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger handles, a luggage rack, a four-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the left-hand side, and eight-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1986 BMW K100 RS had its soul brought to life by a 987cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine assisted by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 90 hp at 8,000 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.