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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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BMW R 100 RS |
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Year
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1978 |
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Category
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Sport touring |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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979.0 ccm (59.74 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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Power
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70.0 HP (51.1 kW)) @ 7250 RPM |
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Top speed
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193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
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Compression
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9.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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94.0 x 70.6 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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4.00-18 |
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Front brakes
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Dual disc |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
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Fuel capacity
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24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
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Rating sample for this BMW bike
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Touring capabilities for the 1978 BMW R 100 RS:
 (89.9 out of 100)
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