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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW R100RS'''
|name            = BMW R100RS
|image            = [[Image:1978-BMW-R100RS-White-6459-0.jpg|frameless|1978 BMW R100RS in White]]
|photo= 1978-BMW-R100RS-White-6459-0.jpg
|aka              = R 100 RS
|aka              = R 100 RS
|manufacturer    = BMW
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1976 - 1994
|production      = 1976 - 1994
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[BMW R90S]]
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = Touring
|class            = [[Touring]]
|engine          = 979cc two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]]
|engine          = 979cc two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]]
|bore_stroke      = 94.0mm x 70.6mm
|bore_stroke      = 94.0mm x 70.6mm
|compression      = 9.5:1
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        = 108 mph  
|top_speed        = 108 mph  
|power            = 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6,500RPM
|power            = 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          = 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6,000RPM
|torque          = 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{battery|NGK BP7ES}} '76-84 <br />{{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} '88-94 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} '88-94
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YIX30L-BS}} '76-84 <br /> {{battery|YUASA 53030}} '88-94
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 53030}} '88-94
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
 
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate, [[diaphragm]] spring <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate, [[diaphragm]] spring <br>


|final_drive= Shaft (cardan)
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork <br>
|suspension      =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork <br>
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|fuel_consumption = 42 - 50 mpg
|fuel_consumption = 42 - 50 mpg
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[BMW R100GS]]<br /> [[BMW R90S]]<br />[[BMW R100S]]<br />[[BMW R100RT]]
|related          = [[BMW R100GS]]<br /> [[BMW R90S]]<br />[[BMW R100S]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
|oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-161}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


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It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The R100RS was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.72 inches (1466 mm) long.   
It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The R100RS was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.72 inches (1466 mm) long.   


==First Generation==
==1976 BMW R 100 RS==
===1976 BMW R 100 RS===
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1976-1976-2.jpg|600px|1976 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1976-1976-2.jpg|600px|1976 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1976-1976-1.jpg|600px|1976 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1976-1976-1.jpg|600px|1976 BMW R 100 RS]]
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The 1976 MY BMW R 100 RS has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.
The 1976 MY BMW R 100 RS has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.


This touring machine also comes with a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum.  
This touring machine also comes with a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminium wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum.  




===1977 BMW R 100 RS===
==1977 BMW R 100 RS==
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1977-1977-2.jpg|600px|1977 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1977-1977-2.jpg|600px|1977 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1977-1977-1.jpg|600px|1977 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1977-1977-1.jpg|600px|1977 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1977-1977-0.jpg|600px|1977 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1977-1977-0.jpg|600px|1977 BMW R 100 RS]]


The 1977 MY BMW R 100 RS is a liter-class touring machines that boasts standard fittings such as a full-fairing with a windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum.  
The 1977 MY BMW R 100 RS is a liter-class touring machines that boasts standard fittings such as a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminium wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum.  


In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.
In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.


The grey (polaris graphit) R100RS illustrated above is not a 1977 model.


===1978 BMW R 100 RS===
==1978 BMW R 100 RS==




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The 1978 MY BMW R 100 RS has been designed by the German engineers for those riders who want to spend more time in the saddle. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower.
The 1978 MY BMW R 100 RS has been designed by the German engineers for those riders who want to spend more time in the saddle. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower.


Also, it comes standard with features such as a full-fairing with a\windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear disc.
Also, it comes standard with features such as a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminium wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum.  


===1979 BMW R 100 RS===
 
==1979 BMW R 100 RS==
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1979-1979-2.jpg|600px|1979 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1979-1979-2.jpg|600px|1979 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1979-1979-0.jpg|600px|1979 BMW R 100 RS]]
[[File:bmw-r100rs-1979-1979-0.jpg|600px|1979 BMW R 100 RS]]
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The House of Munich has launched a liter-class touring machine especially for Beemer fans (and not only) that want to spent as much time as possible in the saddle, whether solo or two-up, in the embodiment of the 1979 MY BMW R 100 RS. This machine boasts a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder powerhouse.
The House of Munich has launched a liter-class touring machine especially for Beemer fans (and not only) that want to spent as much time as possible in the saddle, whether solo or two-up, in the embodiment of the 1979 MY BMW R 100 RS. This machine boasts a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder powerhouse.


In addition, features such as a full-fairing with a windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear disc increase its desirability and make it one of the most sought after motorcycles in its class.
In addition, features such as a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminium wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum increase its desirability and make it one of the most sought after motorcycles in its class.


===1980 BMW R 100 RS===


The 1980 MY BMW R 100 RS comes with standard fittings such as a full-fairing with a windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear disc increase its desirability and make it one of the most sought after motorcycles in its class.
==1980 BMW R 100 RS==
 
The 1980 MY BMW R 100 RS comes with standard fittings such as a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminium wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum increase its desirability and make it one of the most sought after motorcycles in its class.


In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.
In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


===1981 BMW R 100 RS===
 
==1981 BMW R 100 RS==


The House of Munich has designed the 1981 MY BMW R 100 RS for riders on the market for a powerful, fully-faired touring machine, and sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, twin cylinder boxer powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower.
The House of Munich has designed the 1981 MY BMW R 100 RS for riders on the market for a powerful, fully-faired touring machine, and sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, twin cylinder boxer powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower.


Also, it comes with standard features such as an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum increase its desirability and make it one of the most sought after motorcycles in its class.
Also, it comes with standard features such as an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, passenger grab rails, die-cast aluminium wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a side-stand, an analogue instrument cluster, a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension and a braking system with dual front discs and a rear drum increase its desirability and make it one of the most sought after motorcycles in its class.




===1982 BMW R 100 RS===
==1982 BMW R 100 RS==


The 1982 MY BMW R 100 RS sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque. It also comes with a high-end suspension package, composed of a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes and a rear disc brake,  full-fairing with a windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminum wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.
The 1982 MY BMW R 100 RS sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque. It also comes with a high-end suspension package, composed of a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes coupled to a rear drum,  full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminium wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.


===1983 BMW R 100 RS===
 
==1983 BMW R 100 RS==


The German engineers from the House of Munich have designed the 1983 R 100 RS as a powerful, liter-class touring machine, for those riders who prefer the sound and feel of a boxer engine. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that produces a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.  
The German engineers from the House of Munich have designed the 1983 R 100 RS as a powerful, liter-class touring machine, for those riders who prefer the sound and feel of a boxer engine. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that produces a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.  


It also comes with features such as a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes and a rear disc brake, full-fairing with a windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminum wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.
It also comes with features such as a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes coupled to a rear drum, full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminium wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.


===1984 BMW R 100 RS===
 
==1984 BMW R 100 RS==


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The 1984 BMW R 100 RS sports boasts a maximum power output of 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.
The 1984 BMW R 100 RS sports boasts a maximum power output of 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


It also comes with standard fittings such as a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes and a rear disc brake,  full-fairing with a windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminum wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.
It also comes with standard fittings such as a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes coupled to a rear drum,  full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminium wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.
 
==Second Generation==
 
The first-edition BMW R100RS, with many updates focusing on brakes and shifting, and those wonderful cast "snowflake" wheels, lasted through the pearl-white Last Edition models of 1984 when BMW dropped its R100 line and relied primarily upon its K-bike triples and fours to carry it forward. By 1986, the R65 and R80 were the only air-cooled BMW twins left. But the K-bikes were not as popular as BMW had hoped, and there was a worldwide clamor to bring back the 980cc twin.




===1985 BMW R 100 RS===
==1985 BMW R 100 RS==
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The 1985 MY BMW R 100 RS comes with a front telescopic fork and single 'monolever' adjustable shock in the rear, dual front disc brakes coupled to a rear drum,  full-fairing with a non-adjustable windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminum wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.
The 1985 MY BMW R 100 RS comes with a front telescopic fork and dual adjustable shocks in the rear, dual front disc brakes coupled to a rear drum,  full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, side panniers, a dual seat, pillion grab rails, a small luggage rack, die-cast aluminium wheels, a large headlight, a center stand and a dual exhaust system.


In the engine department, it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.
In the engine department, it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


===1988===
==1988==
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File:1988-BMW-R100RS-Red-5083-0.jpg|left|thumb|1988 BMW R100RS in Red
File:1988-BMW-R100RS-Red-5083-0.jpg|left|thumb|1988 BMW R100RS in Red
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===1992===
==1992==
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File:1992-BMW-R100Rs-Blue-9742-0.jpg|left|thumb|1992 BMW R100Rs in Blue
File:1992-BMW-R100Rs-Blue-9742-0.jpg|left|thumb|1992 BMW R100Rs in Blue
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-german-motorcycles/1977-bmw-r100rs BMW R100RS Overview]
*[https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-german-motorcycles/1977-bmw-r100rs BMW R100RS Overview]
==References==
{{reflist}}


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