
LOT 315
1989 BMW 980cc K1 Registration no. G959 UYK Frame no. 6373933K1 Engine no. 40892112
Sold for £1,955 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 315
1989 BMW 980cc K1Registration no. G959 UYK Frame no. 6373933K1 Engine no. 40892112
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|15 October 2022, 16:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1989 BMW 980cc K1
Registration no. G959 UYK
Frame no. 6373933K1
Engine no. 40892112
Registration no. G959 UYK
Frame no. 6373933K1
Engine no. 40892112
Launched in 1989, the futuristically styled K1 represented BMW's bold attempt to create a hyper-sports flagship model using its K-Series 980cc four-cylinder engine, up-rated with a 16-valve cylinder head and Bosch electronic fuel injection. Despite BMW's self-imposed horsepower ceiling of 100bhp, Bike magazine's test K1 recorded a maximum of 107.9bhp on Motad's dynamometer, which was sufficient to propel the aerodynamically efficient 'Brick' to a top speed of around 150mph. Arguably more important than the headline speed figures was the manner in which this performance was delivered, Bike's tester Phil West being highly impressed by the way in which the wind-tunnel developed fairing made 120mph seem like 60, and at a mere 7,500 revs too. Produced for only four years, the K1 is already one of the more collectible of post-war BMWs, as well as remaining a thoroughly capable sports-tourer.
An older restoration, this K1 currently displays a total of 42,400 miles on the odometer and now requires further attention. The machine has formed part of the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior, since circa 1998. Accompanying paperwork includes some ownership history; sundry bills; six expired MoTs; and an old-type V5 registration document. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine also comes with a rider's handbook and service booklet.
Offered with key
An older restoration, this K1 currently displays a total of 42,400 miles on the odometer and now requires further attention. The machine has formed part of the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior, since circa 1998. Accompanying paperwork includes some ownership history; sundry bills; six expired MoTs; and an old-type V5 registration document. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine also comes with a rider's handbook and service booklet.
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.



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