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1990 BMW K1 - VG Condition - No Reserve Year: 1990 Engine Size: 987 Make: BMW Miles/Hours:29980 Model: K1 VIN: Color:Red View Our Inventory New Vehicle Inventory Online Accessories --> Description: Rare 1990 K1 in red and yellow - VG Condition. Great candidate for concourse restoration. BMW's "K" inline four-cylinder engine gained a lot of attention when it was introduced, and much of it wasn't very positive. BMW enthusiasts were incensed that the company had nearly pulled the plug on the horizontally opposed twin. Fans of the Japanese brands were nonplussed by the flagship K100RS's two-valve-per-cylinder valvetrain, its bulky dry weight and its lofty price tag. BMW felt that it needed a shot in the arm to properly introduce the 16-valve version of the engine, as well as a new anti-lock braking system and rear suspension setup. The result was the BMW K1. It was a design that was originally penned in 1984, and came directly from long hours in the company's wind tunnel. At introduction, the bike was a sensation. Not a sales sensation mind you, but the kind of sensation that left bystanders thinking, "I don't believe I just saw that." First off, its unusual front fender, fairing, tail pod and rear glove boxes would have been outrageous even if the bike was painted flat black. But then BMW went and painted the bike in dark blue and a boldly contrasting yellow, and a red and yellow that is unofficially referred to as "ketchup 'n' mustard." And just in case you missed the tasteful, chrome K1 emblem on the tail, the bike's name was plastered all over its flanks in bright yellow. Subtle, the K1 is not. It was clear that the designers considered the rider a pesky afterthought. Contemporary critics complained that the riding position was not only uncomfortable, but its full bodywork, combined with a water-cooled, nearly car-sized four-cylinder engine, made the envelope of still air behind the fairing almost unbearably hot in warm weather. Perhaps the cardinal sin for BMW's faithful core constituency was the bike's lack of luggage space. Every BMW sport-bike since the K1 has had provisions for the company's trademark luggage. The K1 had small gloveboxes where hard luggage would have mounted. Soft luggage was available for the bike, but that just wouldn't cut it for BMW's customers. They may have wanted a sport-bike, but they also wanted hard, lockable storage for a week's worth of laundry. Love or hate the styling, you can't fault the technology that lay beneath. The 16-valve engine was good for a claimed 100hp at the crankshaft. Unfortunately, a good amount of that power was sopped up quite a bit by the bike's portly 613-pound curb weight. However, that weight also made it an absolute road-burner, capable of triple-digit speeds for hours on end. The K1 was also fitted with BMW's new anti-lock brake system from the K100RS Special, as standard equipment on all K1s sold in the United States. It was also the first platform for BMW's innovative Paralever rear suspension, which went a long way toward alleviating any handling disadvantages inherent in a shaft-driven motorcycle. Subsequent versions of this system are still in use on current BMWs, almost 20 years later. BMW expected it would sell 4,000 of these $13,000 superbikes every year, but at the close of the bike's three-year run--even after the styling and paint schemes were dialed back a notch--the company managed to sell only 6,919.This article originally appeared in the August, 2006 issue of Hemmings Motor News. Condition: Condition; Cosmetically Overall Excellent to VG Condition. May have some minor rock/bug chips, minor scratches on body panels/exhaust and normal wear points. See photos for details. More high res photos at our website. Adult owned with no history of damage. There are some stress cracks on the front fender at the front forks. May have some minor - normal / minor cosmetic scuffs, scratches, or chips - see photos. Please understand that this motorcycle 20 plus years old and is pre-owned. It is not new. No warranty Terms Of Sale: BMW Motorcycles of Oklahoma reserves the right to verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction, Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early. *Bidders: If you are new to online auctions, please read the guide for buyers. Please only bid if you truly want to own one of our fine motorcycles. A Winning Bid enters you into a Legal and Binding contract. If you have questions or concerns, please address them before bidding. We reserve the right to decline or cancel any bids from bidders with excessive negative feedback. The time to decide, determine, and evaluate is during the auction. Please call or e-mail us if you have any questions. However, the conclusion of the auction is the time to pay! Being the high bidder doesn't mean you've been awarded the opportunity to "think about it" or to "come up with the funds". It means you have entered a binding agreement to purchase this item immediately following the conclusion of the auction AND that you have the funds to do so. Bidding on eBay auctions is easy and fun--but it is also serious business. Please understand that you are obligated to complete sales from all listings that you win, including auctions and Buy It Now transactions. Please read eBays User Agreement FAQs or Full User Agreement for more details. If you fail to carry out a promise or commitment on a sale, we will file a Non Paying Bidder report. *Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to bid. *Bid retractions: No bid retractions are allowed unless agreed upon in advance by email. *Buyers Inspection: BMW Motorcycles of Oklahoma has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. We welcome a buyer’s inspection. If you plan to have a inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Please ask your questions well in advance to the close of auction. *Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturers warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available. There are absolutely NO representations or warranties made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. We take pride in selling high quality machines, but keep in mind you are winning the vehicle, not the right to decide if you want it. We reserve the right to pursue and prosecute non-paying bidders. *Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. See your state laws. *Title Information: Titles to vehicles are generally available within 30 days of purchase. In some cases there maybe a delay in receiving the original title based upon payoff of a lien. This may be due to the policy of the financial institution that holds the financing contract. If payment is made by cashier's check, we hold all titles until funds have cleared and they check can no longer be returned to us. Out of state checks will take longer to clear. We apologize, but we are not responsible for the banking laws. If this upsets you, please contact your state and federal legislative representatives. *Finalizing your Purchase: We will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes with further instructions. $500.00 deposit is due 48 hours after the sale. Deposits are non refundable but may be transferable at our discretion. When we receive your deposit is when the bike is held for you, not when you win the auction. All bikes are located in our showroom and are available to the public to buy until you reserve it. *Payment: The winning bidder of this motorcycle must arrange payment of a non-refundable deposit, as detailed in the auction details, within 2 business days of close of auction, and full payment is expected within 7 days. Please note: If the deposit is not received within 2 business days, we reserve the right to consider the transaction null and void and re-list or sell the motorcycle to another customer. The sale must be completed within 7 days after the close of the auction. If we cannot confirm your purchase or if the sale is not completed within 7 days, we reserve the right to sell this motorcycle to another customer. Acceptable forms of payment of the deposit: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal and Cashiers Checks. The balance of the purchase must be paid by cashiers check or an approved method of payment. E-Loan and bank drafts are NOT acceptable. *Financing We offer a number of financing options to those who qualify. If you need financing, obtain loan approval BEFORE bidding. We offer below market rates and we would be glad to assist you in acquiring financing. Please call us at (405) 943-2691 to apply. If you choose to finance your purchase, you MUST be approved before the end of the auction to bid. *Shipping; The buyer is responsible for any and all shipping arrangements and costs. Please see the shipping information for more details. We do offer shipping via our own truck to select areas. In addition, we can also assist in arranging shipping with common carriers. However, this only means that we will assist, not that we are responsible for the shipping. *Warranties: Many of our vehicles are still covered under the original manufactures warranty. If it is, it will generally be disclosed in the vehicle description. All vehicles are sold "As Is". You have the option to purchase an extended warranty. Most of our vehicles qualify for an aftermarket warranty. If you have a question, please call and ask. *Other Terms / Conditions: We do not accept escrow services. The vehicle must be paid in full before leaving our business. A temporary license plate with be provided to allow you to operate the vehicle until it is registered. We do not send titles to the buyer until all paperwork is signed and in our possession. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. As this motorcycle is available for sale in our showroom, we reserve the right to end the listing at any time. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this motorcycle. NB: If you have less than 5 positive feedbacks, you MUST contact us before bidding. If you do not contact us, your bid CAN AND WILL BE CANCELLED. There are no exceptions to this rule. We apologize to the bidders who are sincere, but have had too many low feedback buyers bid and not buy. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted. As this motorcycle is currently available for sale on our showroom floor, we reserve the right to end or cancel this auction at any time at our discretion. No bid retraction will be allowed. If such an event occurs, we reserve the right to cancel the auction. *Document Fees: All buyers pay $110.00 for document processing, Oklahoma title transfer taxes and fees. Shipping; The winning bidder is responsible for all shipping selection and costs. We will assist you in your shipping requirements. Payment Details: We accept cash/wire transfer and cashier's checks. Under no circumstances will we release the title until all funds have cleared our bank, and this may take as long as 30 days. Please note: Personal checks are subject to a mandatory 30-day hold, and title will NOT be released until the 30-day period has elapsed. Shipping Details: BUYER TO PAY ANY AND ALL SHIPPING COSTS. About Us: In 2001, we opened BMW Motorcycles of Oklahoma. In just a month we were the largest BMW motorcycle dealership in Oklahoma. By 2002 we were the largest BMW dealership in Oklahoma, Arkanasas and Kansas. By 2004 we were the largest BMW Motorcycle dealership in the South Central United States (inclusive of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Missouri, and Louisiana.) In 2005, we added Vespa and Piaggio scooters to our product line. In late 2005 we launched Ducati Oklahoma. In 2008 we added MV Agusta. Why? Simple - these product lines offer the best products in the market place. BMW Motorcycles of Oklahoma was ranked in the top 10 dealerships in the nation for Customer Service for both sales and service since BMW started the program in 2004. In 2006, we were awarded the Gold Award for the Best New Ducati Dealer in North America. Also in 2006 we were recognized as the fastest growing Vespa and Piaggio dealer in North America. How did we do it? By simply following our philosophy of taking care of our customers. After all, isn't that what it is all about? Our business philosophy is simple; Provide exceptional world-class service. Offer the highest quality products. Price our services and products fairly. Deliver value in everything that we provide to our customers. Our exceptional employees and our great customers have allowed us to exceed our early goals and expectations. In the past few years we have earned the reputation as one of the premier BMW, Ducati, MV Agusta and Vespa service centers in the United States. Thank you and we look forward to helping you with your motorcycling and scooter needs. Powered By PowerSports Network