Vehicle Description
1991 BMW K1 Motorcycle Special Aerodynamic Design 987cc DOHC
inline-four 95 horsepower California bike,San Francisco Bay Area
since new 1 of 670 K1s imported to the United States Classic Black
Metallic paint with orange decals Factory Anti-lock Brakes New rear
tire, new ABS relay and new fork seals completed in May of 2017
Level 2 service was performed within the last 2,500 miles Original
tank bag with both rain covers, tool kit and original saddle bags
with K1 rain covers Are you a fan of less than 4 wheels?
MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this unique and
rarely seen 1991 BMW K1 motorcycle. This is the true classic BMW
enthusiast's bike, residing with the same owner for 16 years! It is
finished in a metallic black finish with orange graphics. The BMW
K1 is a motorcycle that was designed by BMW as a high-speed
sports-tourer. This bike was recently serviced with a new oil
filter as well as new seals for the cylinders. Designed to change
the motorcycle media and buying public's mind of BMW as only a
manufacturer of flat-twin tourers. Also, the K1 is the first
motorcycle to be offered with ABS (anti-lock braking system). Based
on the previously introduced BMW K100, the K1 was designed for
comfortable high-speed autobahn cruising at speeds of up to 150
mph. The radical aerodynamic design was a seven piece fiberglass
structure. It was mated with a stiffened chassis, that included a
single sided Parallevers swingarm, designed to stop shaft drive
induced pitch and dive under heavy acceleration and braking, the
first use of this on a K-series bike. The K1 differed from the K100
in engineering terms, being designed for high speed and hence with
many components either replaced or upgraded. Retaining the K100's
bore and stroke, the K1 was BMW's first 16-valve engine, using four
valves per cylinder with the camshafts acting directly on the
bucket tappets. Other improvements over the K100 included higher
compression pistons, lighter connecting rods and a lighter
crankshaft. This combined with digital Motronic engine management
system resulted in a 10 hp gain over the K100, producing 100 hp at
the crankshaft at 8,000 rpm. The stronger tubular steel chassis was
mounted on wide 17-inch FPS front wheels, 18-inch in the back, with
low profile radial tires. The rear suspension was a Bilstein shock
absorber acting on a single-sided Parallever swingarm which pushed
the wheelbase out to 1,565 mm. On the front were twin 41.7 mm
Marzocchi forks. The brakes were four-pot Brembo over two-pot on
the K100, with a pair of 305 mm drilled discs. An Anti-lock braking
system was optional in all markets except North America, where it
was standard. Powered by BMWs awesome 987 cc liquid-cooled
longitudinal four-cylinder mated to a close ratio 5 speed manual
transmission, original tank bag with both rain covers, tool kit and
original saddle bags with K1 rain covers. This Beemer is the best
of both worlds... a piece of motorcycle history for the street or
the track that you can actually GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!...er, RIDE!!!
This K1 is sold as is and is mileage exempt. It is being sold on a
clean and clear California title. Please click here for our YouTube
video! OR Please Copy & Paste the Link Below to Watch:
youtu.be/oNdVYGYMA5E VIN: WB1053508M6365490
