The BMW Krauser MKM 1000 was a 1980 motorcycle equipped with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed boxer engine with a capacity of 980 cc. It had a maximum power output of 70 hp at 7500 rpm and a top speed of 222 km/h. Its front suspension used BMW modified forks while the rear suspension consisted of Boge dual shocks. It had a dry weight of 212 kg and a fuel capacity of 17.5 liters. Its average fuel consumption was 4.7 L/100 km, 21.3 km/l or 50 US mpg. The Krauser MKM 1000 had two front 259mm discs and a single rear disc brake. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 12.3 seconds. It was reviewed by BIKE Magazine and featured in the Krauser MKM 1000 brochure as a superbike motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW Krauser MKM 1000
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Induction | 2 x 40mm Bing carburetors. |
| Ignition | Single points, single coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 75.4 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 55.7 ft/lb @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 36mm BMW modified forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.3″ |
| Rear Suspension | Boge dual shocks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 124.5 mm / 4.9″ |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 259mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 V18 |
| Dry Weight | 212 kg / 467.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 4.7 L/100 km/ 21.3 km/l / 50 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 222 km/h / 137.9 mph |
| Road Test | BIKE Magazine Krauser MKM 1000 Brochure Superbike Motorcycle Sport Cycle Guide |
