BMW K100 RS (1991-1992) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K100 was a family of motorcycles manufactured by BMW from 1982 until 1992. The bike was also called the "Flying Brick" and was powered by a 987cc four-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine. In addition, from 1982 to 1992, the maker produced over 34,800 units.

The standard K100 model was made in several versions, such as the K100 RS with a fixed sports fairing and a lower handlebar, 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, and K100 TIC designed for Police, Ambulance, Fire, and Military departments.

In 1991, the German motorcycle maker brought the BMW K100 RS into the market, a sports touring machine built for over nine years. Until 1988, the bike remained unchanged, while the 1989 model received a significant revision.

Some modifications brought to the 1989 model included a revised engine with more valves per cylinder, a new dual seat, a new handlebar, new footpeg brackets, lightened pistons, a new Bosch Motronic, new spacers between the fairing and mirrors, a new shifter chassis, a new latch design for the optional saddlebags, and more.

In the power department, the 1991 BMW K100 RS had installed a 987cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 95 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.