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