Vehicle Description
1990 BMW K1 Motorcycle Same Owner for 16 Years Special Aerodynamic
Design Sport Touring Package 1 of 613 imported to the U.S with the
Blue and yellow paint scheme Staintune Stainless Steel Performance
Exhaust ($1200 option) MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to
present this handsome and rarely seen 1990 BMW K1 motorcycle. This
is the true classic BMW enthusiast's bike, residing with the same
owner for 16 years! Finished in a dramatic Lapis blue finish with
brilliant yellow wheels and graphics (1 of only 613 imported to the
U.S.). The�BMW K1�is a motorcycle�that was designed by BMW as a
high-speed sports-tourer. This bike was recently serviced with new
fuel pumps, filters, fluids and battery. 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,
18s 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 bike also features
Staintune stainless steel performance exhaust system, original tank
bag with both rain covers, original saddle bags with K1 rain
covers, tool and tire repair kits, 3M protection around box lids,
Cee Baileys Headlight protector, newer fuel pump, filters, fluids
and battery and more (all said, over $2,400 in options included).
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!!! Motorcycle is sold as is and is mileage
exempt. The motorcycle is being sold on a clean and clear title.
VIN: WB1053505L6365378
