The BMW R 100RS, a paradox of performance and practicality. At first glance, it’s a high-kinetic roadster, built for low-altitude, high-speed thrills on your favorite curvy roads. However, beneath its racy packaging lies a basic long-haul BMW, a boxer twin that redefines the boundaries of road travel.
The R 100RS is not just a motorcycle, but a carefully crafted envelope that wraps the rider in a cocoon of efficiency and comfort. BMW’s design philosophy emphasizes streamlining, unimpaired high-speed stability, and minimal response to side winds. The fairing, while aerodynamic, still provides room for essential instruments and a comfortable riding position.
The boxer twin engine, with its two constant depression carburetors, is a masterpiece of design. It’s an air-cooled beast, with cylinders that fit neatly outside the fairing, away from the rider. The result is a machine that’s as at home on the open road as it is on a twisty mountain pass.
The BMW R 100RS is a motorcycle that defies categorization, a true pioneer in the world of touring motorcycles. With its unique blend of performance, practicality, and style, it’s a machine that will forever change the way you ride.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
980 cc / 59.8 cub in.
Max Power
51 kw / 70 hp
Max Torque
76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.3 US gallons / 24.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
506 lbs / 230 kg
Seat Height
32.3 inches / 820 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 100RS
Year
1982 – 83
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement
980 cc / 59.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke
94 x 70.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Max Horsepower
51 kw / 70 hp
Max Torque
76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Engine Management System
2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 – 94/40/106
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