The motorcycle riders were filled with enthusiasm: after a long time, there was a german motorcycle that was not only traditional but progressive ! This new BMW bike is at last a serious competitor for the japanese bikes, and as a result the K100 was victorious in many road tests. The german motorcycle magazine “MOTORRAD” even asked very presumtuous “K100 RS -the world´s best motorcycle ?” (Issue 24/83). Well, some people agreed: as the only motorcycle ever the K100 RS was “Motorbike of the year” five times in succession, followed by the “K1” in the sixth year, which was 1989 ! In addition, the “RS” was, for example, “Most reasonable bike” (PS magazine) or “Bike of the year” (motorrad, reisen & sport magazine). The bike magazines finally created the nickname “flying brick”, describing the form of the engine, or, less pleasant, “the toaster”...
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