1985 BMW K 100 RT

BMW K 100 RT 1985


1985 BMW K 100 RT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
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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