K 1

1993 BMW K 1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's motorcycle platform, the 1993 BMW K 1 utilizes a 987 cc (60.2 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 101.3 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,750 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the K 1 measures 239 kg (527 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1989 to 1993, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.