Agent K – 1990 BMW K1

Produced in 1988-93 at a rate of just over 1000 per year, BMW’s 90’s flagship was sporty though quirky.  They have a cult following of BMW die-hards and engineers, enchanted by the aerodynamics and 100 hp.  Also offered in red with yellow graphics ( ketchup and mustard ) and basic black, the blue metallic with…

Does the K stand for Kiwi? 1990 BMW K1

The BMW K1 is a controversial machine. Looking like Buck Rogers crossed with a “Pimp my ride” paint job, the K1 was produced in limited numbers and bought by even fewer buyers. Despite the fact that they were not sought after by the BMW faithful (or anybody else), those that have owned or ridden the…

The Right Ingredients, Wrong Colors: 1990 BMW K1

The BMW K1 was one of the Bavarian company’s earlier attempts to move into the sport bike/tourer segment. While the paint scheme may at first look like it was done by some primary school students after a trip to McDonalds, it was still a BMW product which meant under the bodywork was some serious engineering.…

Darth Vader’s 1991 BMW K1 Available in Kansas

With only 600 examples making their way to the U.S., these are legitimately rare. Good looking is another story but the bodywork is at least functional and in black gives it some subtlety. Among other for-it’s-day advances, the Paralever swingarm makes it’s debut on this K series bike. This example has covered 11k some miles…