LOT 408

1993 BMW 980cc K1 'Black Edition' Registration no. K100 ABM Frame no. 6377744 Engine no. 24912066

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium

Lot 408

1993 BMW 980cc K1 'Black Edition'

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1993 BMW 980cc K1 'Black Edition'
Registration no. K100 ABM
Frame no. 6377744
Engine no. 24912066

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.

Finished in black rather than the model's typical red/yellow colour scheme, this K1 has covered 36,189 miles from new and is described by the vendor as a credit to its previous owners and in full running order. Last run in March 2023, this rare and beautiful BMW comes complete with its original tool roll, old service sheets, old MoT certificates, the original service book, and the owner's handbook. Offered with a V5C. Keys present.

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