Vehicle Description
1991 BMW K1 Motorcycle Special Aerodynamic Design987cc DOHC
inline-four 95 horsepowerCalifornia bike, San Francisco Bay Area
since new1 of 670 K1s imported to the United StatesClassic Black
Metallic paint with orange decalsFactory Anti-lock BrakesNew rear
tire, new ABS relay and new fork seals completed in May of
2017Level 2 service was performed within the last 2,500 miles 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. 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.