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General information |
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Model
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BMW R 100 RS |
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Year
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1983 |
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Category
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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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)) @ 7000 RPM |
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Torque
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76.0 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 56.1 ft.lbs) |
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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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8.2:1 |
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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 system
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Carburettor. 2 x constant depression |
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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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Clutch
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Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
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Fuel consumption
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4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double sown tubs, dual cradle |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
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Front wheel travel
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. |
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Rear wheel travel
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125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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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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Single disc |
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Diameter
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260 mm (10.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3182 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2110 mm (83.1 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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165 mm (6.5 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1465 mm (57.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Touring capabilities for the 1983 BMW R 100 RS:
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