BMW K 100 RT
| BMW | |
|---|---|
 Model year 1989 |
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| K 100 RT | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Sales description | K 100 RT |
| Production period | 1984 to 1988 |
| class | motorcycle |
| design type | Tourer |
| Motor data | |
| Water-cooled 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) | 215 |
| transmission | 5-speed |
| drive | Cardan drive |
| Brakes | front Ø 285 mm double disc brake, rear Ø 285 mm disc brake |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1516 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): | 2220 × 920 × 1155 |
| Seat height (cm) | 83 |
| Empty weight (kg) | 253 |
| successor | BMW K 100 LT |
The BMW K 100 RT is a touring motorcycle from the BMW brand with a four-cylinder in- line engine .
General
The K 100 RT is the touring motorcycle of the K 100 series, which was built 22,335 times at BMW's Berlin plant in Spandau from 1984 to 1988 . In addition to the features of the basic BMW K 100 model, the RT is equipped with a large panel and the standard case system. The K 100 LT was also equipped with the Nivomat system from BOGE and radio preparation. This is a closed spring strut under high pressure, which automatically sets the same ground clearance depending on the load. The RT was replaced by the K 100 LT in 1988 , the BMW K100 LT had been offered in parallel with the RT since 1986. Since 1988 the RT has been available with an optional anti-lock braking system (surcharge 1980, - DM; 10 kg extra weight).
Vehicle technology
engine
The vehicle is of a liquid-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke Otto engine with dry sump lubrication and LE-Jetronic - intake manifold driven. It produces 987 cc of a rated power of 66 kW (90 hp) at 8000 min -1 and delivers a maximum torque of 86 Nm at 6000 min -1 . Its bore is 67 mm, the piston stroke 70 mm. The compression ratio is given as 10.2: 1. The engine block is made of a light metal alloy and weighs 76.5 kg.
The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 215 km / h.
Electrics
The starter battery has a voltage of 12 volts and a capacity of 25 ampere hours. The alternator generates a nominal electrical output of 460 watts.
Power transmission
- Single-disc dry clutch
- Claw circuit
- propeller shaft
landing gear
Tubular space frame , engine supporting; front telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers 185 mm suspension travel, rear BMW Monolever single-sided swing arm, 110 mm suspension travel; Light alloy cast wheels, rim size front 2.50 × 18, rear 2.75 × 17, front two disc brakes , Ø 285 mm, rear single-disc brake, Ø 285 mm
mass and weight
Ready to drive and with a full tank, the motorcycle weighs 253 kg, the gross vehicle weight is specified as 480 kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 22 liters.
At the start of sales in 1984 the list price was DM 15,600.
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 .
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 .
