What a beautiful bike and sound. My dad owns a 1990 K75s, and I got a 1988 K75s a few days ago with 35,267 miles. Plus it was the same bike my dad sold back in 1988 when he owned his BMW shop in CT
Sweet ride! I have a 93' version in "Mystic rott" which i think is German for deep metallic red!? It has a bellypan and black detailed engine and hasnt been running for about 8 years. After seeing yours, however, methinks a new fuel pump and rubber boot ( old pump seized ) is in order. Whilst not over endowed with power, it has enough, and is silky smooth compared with my 03' ZRX1200S Kawasaki. And the best thing??, no bloody chain to lube!! Cheers.
That thing is hot. I just started riding, have an '04 ninja 250 that I got on the cheap, and I think I'm finding out quickly that touring is one of the nicest ways to ride, though I like riding aggressively as well.. Is this thing fuel injected?
i love this sound... i've got a k75s, too. where did you get the transparent front shield? in the german version (i'm from germany) it's always brows. looks like sh... with a black bike...
I've got mine for 3 years now - it's a'91 Model with ABS an i had nothing but trouble with it. The Cases aren't watertight, so are the instruments. The Brake disks are wobbly and braking is very poor ABS is a comlete waste. Spare parts are horribly expensive but usually dont fit properly. The Clutch needs replacement after only 60.000 km on the clock. The engine is absolutely fantastic though. Forget about the rest!
I will be picking up my second K75s tomorrow. My first one met with an unfriendly incounter with an Acura. The one i'm picking up is an '88 also. Do you have any suggestions for making the black painted engine parts shine again?????
It is indeed an 88 and yes it was repainted ( original color red0. The original owner was a BMW car dealer in Texas. When I acquired the motorcycle it showed some evidence of a minor "getoff". At that point I figured it had been repainted, but with much help from my dealer I was never able to match that paint with anything BMW had used on motorcycles. I decided that it was probably painted a BMW car color. When I bought the motorcycle it had 2K miles on the odometer and was 17 years old.
Actually I see it is an 88, unless someone changed the handlebar and switch cover, it has the 88 bars on it. I don't think that's the stock color though.
It's either an 87 that had the aluminum painted black, or an 88 that has had the body repainted Colombia Silver. Personally I would have started over when I forgot to turn the key on!
Cool bike, I wanted one of those, then got hooked on airheads. Got a 80 R11RS. Will post a walk around soon. Hope other beemer ownerw will do likewise.
What a beautiful bike and sound. My dad owns a 1990 K75s, and I got a 1988 K75s a few days ago with 35,267 miles. Plus it was the same bike my dad sold back in 1988 when he owned his BMW shop in CT
Dstephen325 11 months ago
Sweet ride! I have a 93' version in "Mystic rott" which i think is German for deep metallic red!? It has a bellypan and black detailed engine and hasnt been running for about 8 years. After seeing yours, however, methinks a new fuel pump and rubber boot ( old pump seized ) is in order. Whilst not over endowed with power, it has enough, and is silky smooth compared with my 03' ZRX1200S Kawasaki. And the best thing??, no bloody chain to lube!! Cheers.
harrothepilot 1 year ago
That thing is hot. I just started riding, have an '04 ninja 250 that I got on the cheap, and I think I'm finding out quickly that touring is one of the nicest ways to ride, though I like riding aggressively as well.. Is this thing fuel injected?
dtmbcorp 1 year ago
i love this sound... i've got a k75s, too. where did you get the transparent front shield? in the german version (i'm from germany) it's always brows. looks like sh... with a black bike...
maybe you tell it ;-) thx
Oboh89 1 year ago
It's great-nice bike
Nordgrabenbiker 1 year ago
I'm looking at a 1990 model with a lot of k's on the clock: 160,000. It's in my price range but can I expect trouble?
taffymarsden 2 years ago
I've got mine for 3 years now - it's a'91 Model with ABS an i had nothing but trouble with it. The Cases aren't watertight, so are the instruments. The Brake disks are wobbly and braking is very poor ABS is a comlete waste. Spare parts are horribly expensive but usually dont fit properly. The Clutch needs replacement after only 60.000 km on the clock. The engine is absolutely fantastic though. Forget about the rest!
Pectopan 2 years ago
hmm, i might be getting one hopefully cheap pretty soon so i can kit it out for touring etc. until i get my licence in a few years time.
lotta saving up for me to do!
bikes looking good mate!
tomthepom234 3 years ago
My 87 is called Colombia Silver, which is 1987 color code 616. Sure looks the same as yours.
DGillyy 3 years ago
I will be picking up my second K75s tomorrow. My first one met with an unfriendly incounter with an Acura. The one i'm picking up is an '88 also. Do you have any suggestions for making the black painted engine parts shine again?????
Armandoreyes 3 years ago
Go to a Harley shop and get some Hog Spit, it comes in a spray can. WD-40 also works, but I like the Hog Spit because it lasts longer.
Tim
andoulli 3 years ago
Sounds just like my '91S.........
richmeister1 3 years ago
Wow, that's a great looking bike!
MrAndrew47 3 years ago
It is indeed an 88 and yes it was repainted ( original color red0. The original owner was a BMW car dealer in Texas. When I acquired the motorcycle it showed some evidence of a minor "getoff". At that point I figured it had been repainted, but with much help from my dealer I was never able to match that paint with anything BMW had used on motorcycles. I decided that it was probably painted a BMW car color. When I bought the motorcycle it had 2K miles on the odometer and was 17 years old.
andoulli 4 years ago
Actually I see it is an 88, unless someone changed the handlebar and switch cover, it has the 88 bars on it. I don't think that's the stock color though.
DGillyy 4 years ago
It's either an 87 that had the aluminum painted black, or an 88 that has had the body repainted Colombia Silver. Personally I would have started over when I forgot to turn the key on!
DGillyy 4 years ago
Nice clip and nice bike :) I own one too and yours looks and sounds lovely.
radio53 4 years ago
Man I love the way K-bikes sound :D Pure music!!!
rydorzirix 4 years ago
Sounds like my 1992 k75s except a little more crisp. Mine has 56K on it.
pcofranc 4 years ago
She whines just like my 86' K75S. Look after her
mmoorhouse 5 years ago
Sounds nice! -Brian 85 K100RT
brian26144 5 years ago
I meant 1980 R100RS.
johnezee 5 years ago
I had two R100RS BMWs. My first was a 1984, and the second was the last year, 1994. What a classic sport touring bike! Thanks for the comment.
andoulli 5 years ago
Cool bike, I wanted one of those, then got hooked on airheads. Got a 80 R11RS. Will post a walk around soon. Hope other beemer ownerw will do likewise.
johnezee 5 years ago