• Make/Model BMW K100
• Year 1985
• Capacity 987cc

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Not the most likely of racers, the idea to build a K100 BMW race bike has come about as a result of the resurrection of the B.E.A.R.S race series now being run by British Historic Racing, the racing arm of the VMCC and the club we have raced the Vincent's with for many years.
The formula one series, starting in 2012, caters for British, European and American production based motorcycles available prior to Dec 1985. 251-500 2-strokes and 501-unlimited 4-strokes. The cut off date means the 16v version is not permitted.
We have chosen the BMW as the donor bike is cheap and readily available as are parts and the 100bhp standard engine is a good starting point. We will, however, have to take some serious weight saving measures to help with the handling.
The project is in its infancy, but with only 4 months until the first race, we hope to be progressing swiftly.