In 1991 BMW K100RS motorcycle with ABS, with 987cc, side cases and topcase. Photo taken by Robert Odendahl, May 2, 2004 at Onion Creek on FM-150, Driftwood, Texas Author: Robert Odendahl, copyright 2004, Robert Odendahl.
The engine has its four cylinders arranged so that the crankshaft is on the right-hand side of the motorcycle, with the cylinder heads, camshafts, injectors and spark plugs on the left-hand side. This arrangement keeps the centre of gravity relatively low, which benefits handling; and the space behind the front wheel available for the radiator.
In addition, since the crankshaft is now on the right-hand side, access to the engine becomes much easier than in a conventional design, where the crankshaft is at the bottom. BMW preferred a shaft-drive for smoothness, and a single-sided hollow swing arm enclosing the drive shaft provided right side drive through the gearbox and to the rear wheel. The 4-into-1 all stainless steel exhaust exited on the left hand side.
The K100 produces a claimed 90 hp (67 kW) at 8000 rpm from its 1,293 cc Inline-four engine with torque of 63.3 lb·ft (85.8 N·m) at 6000 rpm. Speed:-137 mph (220 km/h).Breaks:- Triple discs. Tires:- front: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 180/55 ZR 17. Fuel capacity:-23L.
The engine has its four cylinders arranged so that the crankshaft is on the right-hand side of the motorcycle, with the cylinder heads, camshafts, injectors and spark plugs on the left-hand side. This arrangement keeps the centre of gravity relatively low, which benefits handling; and the space behind the front wheel available for the radiator.
In addition, since the crankshaft is now on the right-hand side, access to the engine becomes much easier than in a conventional design, where the crankshaft is at the bottom. BMW preferred a shaft-drive for smoothness, and a single-sided hollow swing arm enclosing the drive shaft provided right side drive through the gearbox and to the rear wheel. The 4-into-1 all stainless steel exhaust exited on the left hand side.
The K100 produces a claimed 90 hp (67 kW) at 8000 rpm from its 1,293 cc Inline-four engine with torque of 63.3 lb·ft (85.8 N·m) at 6000 rpm. Speed:-137 mph (220 km/h).Breaks:- Triple discs. Tires:- front: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 180/55 ZR 17. Fuel capacity:-23L.
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