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BMW K100RS 16V 1993

Engine
Configuration Inline four, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled with fuel injection Lubrication Gear driven pump, 5-6 bar
3.5 litres (3.75 l with new filter) SE,SF or SG spec. oil
Bore & Stroke 67 x 70 mm Ignition Motronic
Firing order 1-3-4-2
6º static, 31º fully advanced
ø 12 x 1.25
BOSCH XR5DC
BERU 12R-5DU
Capacity 987 cc Charging system 460w 14v
Compression Ratio 11:1 Starter Electric starter
Maximum Power 100CV at 8000rpm Transmission Gear driven primary drive, bevel final drive 33/12 2.75:1
Maximum Torque 10.19 Kpm at 6750rpm Gearbox 1st 4.497
2nd 2.959
3rd 2.304
4th 1.879
5th 1.161
Fuel Bosch EFI Clutch Cable operated single plate dry clutch,180 mm dia.
Chassis
Frame Steel main Wheels 3.50-17 MT-H2
4.50-18 MT-H2
Dimensions Weight:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Seat Height:
Tyres 120/70ZR17
160/60ZR18
Front 2.2 bar (solo)
2.5 bar (dual)
Rear 2.5 bar (solo)
2.9 bar (dual)
Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic Brakes Front: ø305 mm Dual
Rear: ø285 mm
Rear suspension Fuel Capacity
Performance
Top Speed Fuel Economy
Acceleration

N.B. This page was written for Tom Byrnes Motorcycles of Sydney around 1998.