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Make ModelBMW Krauser MKM 1000
Year: 1980
Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 980
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 70.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Induction: 2x 40mm Bing carbs.
Ignition / Starting: Single points – single coil / electric
Max Power: 70 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 55.7 ft/lb @ 5500 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 5 Speed / shaft
Front Suspension: 36mm BMW modified forks. 160mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension: Boge. 124.5mm wheel travel
Front Brakes: 2x 259mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tire: : 3.50-V19
Rear Tire: : 130/80 V18
Dry-Weight: 212 kg
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres
Consumption average50 mp/g
Standing ΒΌ Mile 12.3 sec
Top Speed222 km/h
There will always be a small number of motorcycle enthusiasts who insist on something different; it is their aim to improve upon excellence. If the prime mover is a German, he will usually pick on his native BMW as a candidate for the treatment. So it was with Mike Krauser, his name already famous for high quality, quickly detachable luggage systems. He looked at the iop BMW of the time, the sporting R100RS, and found it wanting.
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