1982 BMW R-Series Krauser MKM1000 in Detroit, MI

1982 Krauser MKM1000Claimed power: 70hp @ 7,500 rpmTop speed: 140 mphEngine: 980cc air-cooled OHV flat twin, 94mm x 70.6mm bore and stroke Weight (wet): 496lb (225kg)Fuel capacity/MPG: 5.5gal (21ltr) In the mid-1970s, Krauser had designed a race motorcycle featuring a 1,000cc BMW boxer engine surrounded by a much stiffer frame than what would have been stock. The machine was competitive, and the lessons learned, Krauser felt, were too important to simply leave at the track. However, when it came time to design a road-going machine, Krauser didn?t rely solely upon his own experiences. He instead worked with HPN.