K11 Owners Group

Motodeux · Joined: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 18

I own a 1992 K100RS 16-valve, performance is O.K. except for the mid-range, which two-up can be a bit lacking.
I've compared the power and torque curves of my bike with those of the K1100RS and LT, the K1100 has a far meatier mid-range.
Has anyone ever replaced the K100RS 16-valve camshafts with those of the K1100 and what performance differences were noted.
(First question so a big 'hello' to everyone!).

Jim · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:13 pm Post subject:

Welcome to K11! I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses...
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:15 pm Post subject:

Just knock it down a gear. K bikes like high RPMs.

Part of the reason the K1100 has more power is probably that it's got 10% larger displacement.
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Number 6 · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject:

The K1100 engine does not have more power than the 1000cc 16 valves engine (K1 and K100RS1) but have more torque.

Yes you can replace the camshafts with K11 ones, then you'll have more torque and less power. Now you should first check that you bike is properly tuned.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:06 pm Post subject:

I was using the term "power" generically, not specifically referring to horsepower. You're right about the torque.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

DLBass · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:02 pm Post subject:

The main reason I went from a 16V K100RS to my K1100RS was the midrange torque. It makes a big difference in general ridability in and out of corners and in heavy traffic. No quicker flat out but just sweeter to ride. You can't beat cubic inches Cool

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