1987-1988: BMW surprises the world with pioneering innovations

1987: The BMW paralever system is presented for the first time in the R 100 GS.
1988: in the spring of 1988, BMW is the first manufacturer in the world to put an electronic-hydraulic anti-lock system (ABS) for motorcycles onto the market.
1988: the K1 with its powerful image is the highlight of the IFMA '88 - it is the world's first motorcycle with digital engine electronics and impresses with its avant-garde design.