The BMW K75 is a standard motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad from 1985 to 1995. At the time of its introduction, the K75 was BMW's least expensive motorcycle.
Model designations Various models of the K75 were produced:
K75—a naked bike with no fairing
K75T—a US-only touring model with a windscreen, touring bags, engine crash bars, and a rear top case
K75C—with a small 'cockpit' fairing mounted to the handlebar
K75S—with sports fixed fairing, stiffer suspension and lower and narrower handlebars
K75RT—with full fairing for 'road touring'
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985–1995 |
| Assembly | Germany |
| Successor | BMW K1100 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Longitudinal DOHC I3, 740 cc (45 cu in) |
| Bore / stroke | 67 mm × 70 mm (2.6 in × 2.8 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 10.5:1 |
| Top speed | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
| Power | 75 hp (56 kW) @ 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 50 lb·ft (68 N·m) @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition type | Bosch L-Jetronic |
| Transmission | 5-speed foot shift, shaft drive |
| Frame type | Tubular steel, open cradle with engine as stressed member |
| Suspension | Telescopic forks, single-sided swingarm |
| Brakes | Dual front discs and single rear disc,[or rear drum |
| Rake, trail | 27.5°/3.98 in (10.1 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.7 in (152 cm) |
| Dimensions | L: 87.4 in (222 cm) W: 35.4 in (90 cm) H: 51.2 in (130 cm) |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (81 cm) 29.9 in (76 cm) (low seat) |
| Weight | 505 lb (229 kg) (dry) 536 lb (243 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.54 US gal (21.0 l) |
| Fuel consumption | 59 mpg-US (4.0 l/100 km) |
| Related | BMW K100 BMW K1 |