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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''BMW R100GS''' | |name = '''BMW R100GS''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[File:bmw-r100gs-1988-1988-2.jpg|frameless|1988 BMW R 100 GS]] | ||
|aka = R100 GS-PD, R 100 GS-PD, R100GS PD Classic, R 100 GS PD Classic, R100GS Paris-Dakar, R 100 GS Paris-Dakar, R 100 GS | |aka = R100 GS-PD, R 100 GS-PD, R100GS PD Classic, R 100 GS PD Classic, R100GS Paris-Dakar, R 100 GS Paris-Dakar, R 100 GS | ||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
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|torque = 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | |torque = 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} '88-95 | ||
|battery = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 53030}} '88-95 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br> | Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br> | ||
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The '''[[BMW]] R 100 GS''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1987 and 1996. It could reach a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | The '''[[BMW]] R 100 GS''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1987 and 1996. It could reach a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | ||
Despite their reputation as superb touring bikes, [[BMW]]s have always been involved in off-mad competition. Since 1929 BMW has participated in the International Six Days' Trial and been involved in [[enduro]] racing for over half a century, | |||
==Four Victories in Paris-Dakar== | |||
After some private entries had demonstrated the efficacy of big engines in the wide-open spaces, the BMW factory participated in the classic [[Paris-Dakar]] rally usually dominated by Japanese singles. Victories soon followed: in 1981 and 1983 for Hubert Auriol, followed by Gaston Rahier in 1984-85. | |||
==Enter the Paralever== | |||
It was a dramatic lesson for the Japanese and Italians. Profiting from this show of strength, in 1985 BMW launched the [[BMW R80GS|R80GS]]. (GS is for "Gelande Sport" -"cross-country sport.") It was the biggest trail bike of its day. The R80GS became the R100GS in 1988, with the addition of a major innovation: Paralever. The single-arm rear suspension of R80GS received an upper arm and a reaction bar, creating a deformable girder fork. "Freezing" of the rear suspension due to the action of the driveshaft during acceleration was suppressed. | |||
The R100GS, styled by Target Design, was sidelined in 1983 by a "Paris-Dakar" version equipped with an engine shield, a "cowcatcher" and a full fairing. Ironically, BMW long ago pulled out of African rallies under extreme pressure from the powerful "green" lobby that exists in Germany. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 90/90-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 285mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Paralever. The R 100 GS was fitted with a 9.25 Gallon (35.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 456.36 pounds (207.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.61 inches (1514 mm) long. | It came with a 90/90-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 285mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Paralever. The R 100 GS was fitted with a 9.25 Gallon (35.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 456.36 pounds (207.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.61 inches (1514 mm) long. | ||
==1991== | |||
[[Image:1991-BMW-R100GS-PD-Teal-6304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 BMW R100GS/PD in Teal]] | |||
[[Image:1991-BMW-R100GS-PD-Teal-6304-1.jpg|left|thumb|1991 BMW R100GS/PD in Teal]] | |||
[[Image:1991-BMW-R100GS-PD-Teal-6304-2.jpg|left|thumb|1991 BMW R100GS/PD in Teal]] | |||
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==1994== | |||
[[Image:1994-BMW-R100GS-PD.jpg|left|thumb|1994 BMW R100GS PD]] | |||
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*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP6ES|BP6ES]] | |||
==1987 BMW R 100 GS== | ==1987 BMW R 100 GS== | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/herr-ober#bmw-r100gs Herr Ober!] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/herr-ober#bmw-r100gs Herr Ober!] | ||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R100GS, BMW]] | |||
[[Category:BMW R series]] | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Road motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | [[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] |