BMW K 100 RT 19851985 BMW K 100 RT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
General information | |
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Motorcycle name | BMW K 100 RT |
Year of manufacture | 1985 |
Type | Touring |
Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission | |
Engine size | 987.0 ccm (60.23 cubic inches) |
Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
Output | 90.0 HP (65.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
Torque | 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
Compression | 10.2:1 |
Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 70.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel system | Injection. Bosch LE-Jetronic |
Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Lubrication system | Wet sump |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
Fuel consumption | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
Frame type | Tubular steel, open cradle with engine as stressed member |
Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
Front wheel travel | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Rear suspension | Single-sided swingarm |
Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Front tire | 100/90-18 |
Rear tire | 130/90-17 |
Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Dry weight | 253.0 kg (557.8 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 272.0 kg (599.7 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio | 0.3557 HP/kg |
Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length | 2220 mm (87.4 inches) |
Ground clearance | 175 mm (6.9 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1565 mm (61.6 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons) |
Oil capacity | 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts) |
Other specifications | |
Color options | White, silver, red, green |
Starter | Electric |
Electrical | 12V 25Ah battery. |
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Maintenance and service specs * | |
Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
Coolant | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
Battery | YUAM2230B |
Spark plugs | NGK D7EA, NGK DR7EIX |
Idle speed | 950 +/- 50 RPM |
Tire pressure front | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
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