1983 BMW R 100 RS

BMW R 100 RS
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BMW R 100 RS
BMW R 100 RS
BMW R 100 RS

General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R 100 RS
Year
1983
Category
Touring
Rating
  3.7 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
59.74 cubic inches (979.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
70.0 horsepowers (52.2 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
56.06 pound-foot/lbf-ft (76.00 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m)
Compression
8.2:1
Bore x stroke
5.74 x 4.31 inches (94.0 x 70.6 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.80 litres/100 km, 20.8 km/l or 49.0 mpg
Top speed
193.0 kmh (119.9 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
12.20 inches (200.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
7.63 inches (125.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.25-19
Rear tyre
4.00-18
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
15.87 inches (260.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
485.0 pounds (220.0 kg)
Wet weight
544.5 pounds (247.0 kg)
Seat height
50.0 inches (820 mm)
Wheelbase
89.4 inches (1465 mm)
Overall length
128.8 inches (2110 mm)
Ground clearance
10.1 inches (165 mm)
Fuel capacity
6.34 gallons (24.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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