BMW K 100 LT
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 BMW K 100 LT, model year 1991 |
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| K 100 LT | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Sales description | K 100 LT |
| Production period | 1986 to 1991 |
| class | motorcycle |
| design type | Tourer |
| Motor data | |
| In-line engine with four cylinders | |
| Displacement (cm³) | 987 |
| Power (kW / PS ) | 66/90 at 8000 min -1 |
| Torque ( N m ) | 86 at 6000 min -1 |
| Top speed ( km / h) | 209 |
| transmission | 5 courses |
| drive | Cardan |
| Brakes | 285mm double disc brakes front 285mm rear disc brakes |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1516 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): | 2220 × 920 × 1155 |
| Seat height (cm) | 81 |
| Empty weight (kg) | 283 |
| successor | BMW K 1100 LT |
The BMW K 100 LT is a motorcycle from the vehicle manufacturer BMW . The Tourer the series "K 100" -was 1986-1991 in the BMW plant in Berlin in Spandau built.
General
During the five years of construction were of the model K 100 LT (for L Uxus t 14,899 units manufactured ourer). In addition to the equipment of the K 100 RT (large cladding and case system), the LT was equipped with a comfort seat, a topcase and case lids painted in the vehicle color.
The LT was initially built parallel to the RT, but replaced it in 1989. At the end of 1991 it was replaced by the successor model K 1100 LT .
Technical specifications
engine
It is powered by a water-cooled four - cylinder engine with a capacity of 987 cm³, which has a nominal output of 66 kW (90 hp) and generates a maximum torque of 86 Nm at a speed of 6000 rpm. The in- line engine is installed horizontally and has a stroke of 70 mm and a bore of 67 mm in diameter. The compression ratio is 10.2: 1.
The four-stroke engine has an electronic injection from Bosch (LE-Jetronic) and an electronic ignition control. Wet sump lubrication ensures the oil supply. The starter battery has a voltage of 12 volts and a capacity of 25 Ah. The alternator generates an electrical output of 460 watts.
Power transmission
Power is separated via a single-plate dry clutch, and torque is converted by a claw-shift five-speed gearbox. The secondary drive takes place via a cardan shaft.
landing gear
The chassis is built on a tubular space frame and carries a single-sided swing arm called a monolever with 110 mm spring travel. The front wheel has a telescopic fork with a 41.3 mm stanchion diameter and hydraulic shock absorbers . A double disc brake on the front tire and a disc brake on the rear, both with a diameter of 285 mm. From 1988 a 10 kg anti-lock braking system was offered as an option for 1,980 DM.
The cast wheels are made of light metal and have a rim size of 2.50 × 18 at the front and 2.75 × 17 at the rear.
mass and weight
The curb weight is 283 kg, the permissible total weight is 480 kg. The tank has a capacity of 22 liters. The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 209 km / h. In 1986 the purchase price was DM 18,530 .
See also
literature
- Jeremy Churchill, Penny Cox: BMW K 75 and 100. Two-valve in-line engines. (= Haynes maintenance and repair ). 1st edition. Moby Dick, Kiel 1999, ISBN 3-89595-132-3 .
- Norbert Kappes: The “brick” turns 30 - so what? Purchase advice BMW K 100 . In: Oldtimer Market . No. November 11 , 2012, ISSN 0939-9704 , p. 198-203 .
- Motorcycles - "Teutonic Bull" . In: Der Spiegel . No. 39 , 1983, pp. 279-281 ( online ).
Web links
- The BMW K-Series on the Internet. Private homepage of a fan base for the BMW K series, accessed on January 5, 2013 .
