BMW Krauser MKM 1000 (1980)

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