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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = BMW R100RS | ||
|photo= 1978-BMW-R100RS-White-6459-0.jpg | |photo= 1978-BMW-R100RS-White-6459-0.jpg | ||
|aka = R 100 RS | |aka = R 100 RS | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = BMW | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1976 - 1994 | |production = 1976 - 1994 | ||
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|predecessor = [[BMW R90S]] | |predecessor = [[BMW R90S]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |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 | ||
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[[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 | 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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
===1979 BMW R 100 RS=== | ===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 | 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. | ||
===1980 BMW R 100 RS=== | ===1980 BMW R 100 RS=== | ||
The 1980 MY BMW R 100 RS comes with standard fittings such as a full-fairing with | 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. | ||
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=== | ||
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===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 | 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. | ||
===1983 BMW R 100 RS=== | ===1983 BMW R 100 RS=== | ||
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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 | 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. | ||
===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 | 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. | ||
==Second Generation== | ==Second Generation== | ||
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The 1985 MY BMW R 100 RS comes with a front telescopic fork and | 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. | ||
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. | ||