The BMW K 1 motorcycle specifications include a 987 cc (60.23 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 264 kg (582 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW K 1 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 23% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 70th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 60th percentile across BMW models.
About 16% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 14% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
100 hp — more powerful than about 70% of BMW models with power data.
987 cc — larger displacement than about 60% of BMW models.
264 kg — heavier than about 87% of BMW models, or lighter than about 13%.
22 L — larger than about 77% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-18 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.379 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 378.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 101.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.96:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 987 cc (60.23 cu in) |
| Power | 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 70 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 264 kg (582 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 235.0 km/h (146.0 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.