BMW K100 RT (1984-1985) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K100 RT was a range of standard or sport-touring 987cc four-stroke motorcycles manufactured by BMW from 1983 to 1992. The bike was assembled in Spandau, Germany, and was called the "Flying Brick."

In 1984, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K100 RT, a sport touring machine in its second production year. The K100 RT expanded BMW's range as the first super tourer machine.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, like a half fairing with a large rectangular headlight, a large windscreen for better wind and debris protection, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, side-mounted lockable panniers, a center stand, and alloy wheels.

The motorcycle was manufactured around a steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front suspension and a monolever system controlling the rear-end suspension.

The braking power was achieved by three 285 mm discs, two on the front and one on the rear. Dual-piston calipers controlled the front discs, while a single-piston caliper handled the rear disc.

As for the power figures, the 1984 BMW K100 RT had its soul brought to life by a 987cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder powerhouse that delivered an output power of 90 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.