General information |
Model
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BMW R 100 RS |
Year
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1983 |
Category
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Touring |
Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
979.0 ccm (59.74 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power
|
70.0 HP (51.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque
|
76.0 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 56.1 ft.lbs) |
Top speed
|
193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
Compression
|
8.2:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
94.0 x 70.6 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. 2 x constant depression |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
Fuel consumption
|
4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Double sown tubs, dual cradle |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
Front wheel travel
|
200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. |
Rear wheel travel
|
125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Front tire
|
3.25-19 |
Rear tire
|
4.00-18 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
260 mm (10.2 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.3182 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
|
2110 mm (83.1 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
165 mm (6.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1465 mm (57.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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