Hey everyone! I'm Joshua from California, and I'm new here. My mechanic buddy is helping me decide if a 1990 BMW K100 is the right fit. Excited to join this community and learn more about these classic bikes.

hey Joshua

Hi Josh,

Your post reminded me of the first time I rode a BMW, pushing about ten years ago. It was a K100 for sale. The owner said let's go for a test ride, he rode ahead on a K75C. We got half way and he said "let's swap rides, I'll ride ahead and you will see that the K100 doesn't blow smoke" I thought that's a good idea, the only problem was, when we got back, I wanted to buy the K75, but it wasn't for sale.

Consider a K75, it's just a thought.

daveyson wrote:Hi Josh,

Your post reminded me of the first time I rode a BMW, pushing about ten years ago. It was a K100 for sale. The owner said let's go for a test ride, he rode ahead on a K75C. We got half way and he said "let's swap rides, I'll ride ahead and you will see that the K100 doesn't blow smoke" I thought that's a good idea, the only problem was, when we got back, I wanted to buy the K75, but it wasn't for sale.

Consider a K75, it's just a thought.

Hi, @daveyson! Thanks for the welcome and sharing that story. I gotta admit, I hadn't even considered a K75 before, but now that you mention it, some say it's the better bike because it is lighter and probably cheaper. By the way, did you end up getting a K75 later? Or did you stick with the K100?

bad boy wrote:hey Joshua

Appreciate the welcome, David!

Dai wrote:

Thanks so much, @Dai!