BMW general interest

[DRxBMW]

The 30th Anniversary of the “K” Bike, 1983–2013
By Shahram Shiva, BMW Owners News

In 1983 BMW launched a groundbreaking new line of water-cooled, four-cylinder motorcycles called simply the “K.” Prior to that time, the only engine being offered by BMW was the venerable Boxer.

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The 30th Anniversary of the “K” Bike, 1983–2013
bmwmoa.org
In 1983 BMW launched a groundbreaking new line of water-cooled, four-cylinder motorcycles called simply the “K.” Prior to that time, the only engine being offered by BMW was the

[WayneDW]

Thanks for that link.  An interesting read.

[TaosBrick]

"K bikes have been bringing smiles to many hardcore, committed riders for decades. The K75, for example, with its smooth, highly reliable, counter-balanced engine has run quite successfully in the Iron Butt Rally and has also been the choice of global adventurers."

- Roger That!

[argent brick]

As popular as the K75 is, you would think there would be more about it in the article.

[hartrepair]

I saw one of these jewles in Mallorca Spain,Chrstmas 1983. I  almost fell down staring. Whats this from a maker of Twin Boxers and some singles?