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  K75S 1986
Engine
Configuration Inline triple DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled with fuel injection Lubrication Gear driven pump 
Bore & Stroke 67.0 x 70.0 mm Ignition Motronic 
Capacity 740 cc  Charging system 460w 14v
Compression Ratio 10.5:1  Starter Electric starter 
Maximum Power Transmission Gear driven primary drive,  bevel final drive 3.2:1
Maximum Torque Gearbox 1st 4.50 
2nd 2.96 
3rd 2.30 
4th 1.88 
5th 1.67
Fuel Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel-injection  Clutch Cable operated single plate dry clutch
Chassis
Frame Double-downtube steel frame with engine as a stressed member; box-section cast aluminum monolever swing arm Wheels Front 2.5 x 18 Cast alloy 
Rear 2.75 x 17 Cast alloy
Dimensions  Weight: 522 lbs. wet, 211 kg dry 
Wheelbase: 60.3 in. 
Length: 
Seat Height: 32.7 in. 
Tyres 100/90 V18 
130/90 V17 
Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic 41mm Brakes Front: ø305 Dual 
Rear: ø285
Rear suspension Gas charged monoshock , adjustable for spring preload,  4.3 in. of rear-wheel travel  Fuel Capacity
Instruments
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Speedo with odometer and tripmeter; tachometer with 8500 RPM redline, LCD clock, warning lights for low oil pressure, battery, choke on, brake-light check and low-fuel level; indicators for high beam, turn signals and neutral.
Performance
Top Speed 120 mph Fuel Economy 39.4 mpg (US mag) 
57 mpg (BMW brochure)
Acceleration 12.82 @ 102.28 mph standing quarter