BMW K75 C (1987-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1987, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW K75 C, one of the many versions of the base K75 model. It was in its third consecutive production year and was virtually unchanged.

It came with the same package as previous models, delivering the same visual, performance, and technical specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

Aesthetically, the motorcycle had standard fittings, like a nose fairing with a round headlight, a small windscreen, a radiator fairing, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a three-into-one exhausts system with a single silencer mounted on the left-hand side, eight-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, and optional panniers.

It was built around a steel frame and was softened by a telescopic fork with 185 mm of travel on the front and an aluminum swingarm with a single shock absorber mounted on the right-hand side that offered 114 mm wheel travel.

The 1987 BMW K75 C had installed a 40cc four-stroke liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 75 hp at 8,500 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) torque at 6,570 rpm.

A five-speed manual transmission with a dry single-plate clutch redirected the power generated by the engine to the rear axle via a final shaft drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 196 kph (122 mph).