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This motorbike has been rated by 8
persons.
Overall rating
1978 BMW R 100 S 74.4
Average for sport touring bikes 67.7
Average for all motorcycles 61.2
See the detailed rating compared with the category average, the all-motorcyle average and optionally another bike below. The overall rating figuers
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Engine performance
1978 BMW R 100 S 81.1
Average for sport touring bikes 73.8
Average for all motorcycles 64.3
Reliability and problem-free driving
1978 BMW R 100 S 87.4
Average for sport touring bikes 74.0
Average for all motorcycles 64.5
Fun-factor
1978 BMW R 100 S 73.7
Average for sport touring bikes 74.3
Average for all motorcycles 66.4
Value for money
1978 BMW R 100 S 82.4
Average for sport touring bikes 72.8
Average for all motorcycles 63.4
Repair and maintenance costs
1978 BMW R 100 S 66.2
Average for sport touring bikes 63.4
Average for all motorcycles 58.7
Design and look
1978 BMW R 100 S 86.2
Average for sport touring bikes 72.9
Average for all motorcycles 65.9
Offroad capabilities
1978 BMW R 100 S 42.5
Average for sport touring bikes 44.0
Average for all motorcycles 51.8
Racing track capabilities
1978 BMW R 100 S 65.0
Average for sport touring bikes 59.7
Average for all motorcycles 55.3
Touring capabilities
1978 BMW R 100 S 88.7
Average for sport touring bikes 73.1
Average for all motorcycles 59.8
Low accident risk (excellent=low risk)
1978 BMW R 100 S 71.2
Average for sport touring bikes 68.9
Average for all motorcycles 61.6
74.4
67.7
61.2
