The BMW K75 was produced from 1985 to 1996, with 18,485 units made. It had a 740cc liquid-cooled inline 3-cylinder engine producing 75hp, paired with a 5-speed transmission. The tubular space frame used the engine as a load-bearing member and featured a telescopic fork, Monolever rear suspension, and dual front/single rear disc brakes. Dimensions included a 2220mm length and 810mm seat height, with a 227kg dry weight.
The BMW K75 was produced from 1985 to 1996, with 18,485 units made. It had a 740cc liquid-cooled inline 3-cylinder engine producing 75hp, paired with a 5-speed transmission. The tubular space frame used the engine as a load-bearing member and featured a telescopic fork, Monolever rear suspension, and dual front/single rear disc brakes. Dimensions included a 2220mm length and 810mm seat height, with a 227kg dry weight.
The BMW K75 was produced from 1985 to 1996, with 18,485 units made. It had a 740cc liquid-cooled inline 3-cylinder engine producing 75hp, paired with a 5-speed transmission. The tubular space frame used the engine as a load-bearing member and featured a telescopic fork, Monolever rear suspension, and dual front/single rear disc brakes. Dimensions included a 2220mm length and 810mm seat height, with a 227kg dry weight.
The BMW K75 was produced from 1985 to 1996, with 18,485 units made. It had a 740cc liquid-cooled inline 3-cylinder engine producing 75hp, paired with a 5-speed transmission. The tubular space frame used the engine as a load-bearing member and featured a telescopic fork, Monolever rear suspension, and dual front/single rear disc brakes. Dimensions included a 2220mm length and 810mm seat height, with a 227kg dry weight.
End of Production 1996 Numbers Produced 18,485 Price 11,990 DM
Engine Motor Type Four-stroke horizontal three cylinder in-line engine, liquid cooled Bore x Stroke 67 x 70 mm (2.63 x 2.75 in) Displacement 740 cc Max Power 75 hp (55 KW) at 8,500 rpm Max Torque 68 Nm / 50 ft lb at 6,750 rpm Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1 Valves Per Cylinder 2 Valve Control DOHC, using drive chain and cup tappets Carburation System electronic injection, Bosch LE-J etronic Engine Lubricating System Wet sump
Power Transmission Clutch Dry single plate Number of Gears 5 Gear Selection Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever) Gearbox Ratios 4.50 / 2.96 / 2.30 / 1.88 / 1.67 : 1 Rear Wheel Ratio 1 : 3.20 or 1 : 3.36 Bevel/Crownwheel 10 / 32 teeth or 11 / 37
Electrical System Ignition System Electronic ignition, Bosch LE-J etronic Alternator 12 V 460 W Starter 0.7 Kw Spark Plugs Bosch X 5 DC / Beru 12-5 DU
Chassis Type of Frame Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component Front wheel suspension Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber Rear wheel suspension BMW Monolever swinging arm Spring Travel Front/Rear 185 / 114 mm (7.28 / 4.48 in Wheel Rims, Front MTH 2.50 x 18 E Wheel Rims, Rear MTH 2.75 x 18 E Tyres, Front 100/90 x 18 56 H Tyres, Rear 120/90 x 18 56 H Brakes, Front Dual disc brake 285 mm / 11.22 in diameter. Brembo 2 piston caliper Brakes, Rear Single disc brake 285 mm / 11.22 in diameter
Dimensions/Weights Length x Width x Height 2220 x 900 x 1300 mm (87.40 x 35.43 x 51.18 in) Wheel Base 1516 mm / 59.68 in Fuel Tank Capacity 21 litres / 4.61 gal / 5.54 gal US Unladen Weight with Full Tank 227 Kg / 500 lb Max. Permissible Weight 450 Kg / 991 lb Ground Clearance 175 mm / 6.88 in Seat Height (Unladen) 810 mm (31.90 inches) or 760 mm (29.90 inches) for low seat model Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph) 4.2 litres 100 Km / 67 mpg / 56 mpg US Top Speed 200 Kph / 124 mph Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph 4.6 seconds
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