1990 BMW K-1 Motorcycle, Sport Touring Package

Description

1990 BMW K-1 Motorcycle 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, esiding 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, ilters, luids and battery. Designed to change the motorcycle media and buying public’s mind of BMW as only a manufacturer of flat-twin tourers. Also, he K1 is the first motorcycle to be offered with ABS (anti-lock braking system).

Based on the previously introduced BMW K100, he 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, hat included a single sided Parallevers swingarm, esigned to stop shaft drive induced pitch and dive under heavy acceleration and braking, he first use of this on a K-series bike. The K1 differed from the K100 in engineering terms, eing designed for high speed and hence with many components either replaced or upgraded.

Retaining the K100’s bore and stroke, he K1 was BMW’s first 16-valve engine, sing four valves per cylinder with the camshafts acting directly on the bucket tappets. Other improvements over the K100 included higher compression pistons, ighter connecting rods and a lighter crankshaft. This combined with digital Motronic engine management system resulted in a 10 hp gain over the K100, roducing 100 hp at the crankshaft at 8,000 rpm.

The stronger tubular steel chassis was mounted on wide 17-inch FPS front wheels, 8s in the back, ith 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, ith a pair of 305 mm drilled discs. An Anti-lock braking system was optional in all markets except North America, here it was standard.

BMWs awesome 987 cc liquid-cooled longitudinal four-cylinder mated to a close ratio 5 speed manual transmission, his bike also features Staintune stainless steel performance exhaust system, riginal tank bag with both rain covers, riginal saddle bags with K1 rain covers, ool and tire repair kits, M protection around box lids, ee Baileys Headlight protector, ewer fuel pump, ilters, luids and battery and more (all said, ver $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, IDE!!!

Motorcycle is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The motorcycle is being sold on a clean and clear title.

VIN: WB1053505L6365378

Specifications Asking Price: $16,900 Miles: 20,046 VIN: WB1053505L6365378 Year: 1990 Make: BMW Model: K1 Title: Clear Warranty: No Condition: Used Options: Engine: 987 cc Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Body: Motorcycle Doors: Stock Number: 150829 Lot Number: Exterior: Blue Interior: Yellow Video

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