BMW R100RT

BMW R100RT
Manufacturer	BMW
Also called	R 100 RT
Production	1978 - 1996
Class	Touring
Engine	two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	94.0mm x 70.6mm
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Top Speed	104 mph (168 km/h)
Horsepower	58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque	54.95 ft/lbs (74.5 Nm) @ 3750RPM
Spark Plug	NGK BP6ES '88-94
Battery	YUASA 53030 '88-94
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: dry, single plate, diaphragm spring
Final Drive	Shaft
Suspension	Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual adjustable shocks
Brakes	Front: single disc Rear: single disc
Front Tire	90/90-18
Rear Tire	120/90-18
Wheelbase	57.72 inches (1466 mm)
Length	83.11 inches (2111 mm)
Width	29.41 inches (747 mm)
Seat Height	33.46 inches (850 mm)
Weight	471.79 pounds (214.0 Kg) (dry), 236.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter	K&N KN-161
Fuel Capacity	5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The BMW R100RT was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by BMW between 1978 and 1996. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (168 km/h). Max torque was 54.95 ft/lbs (74.5 Nm) @ 3750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was an air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 94.0mm bore x 70.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 980.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25H19 front tire and a 4.00H18 rear tire. Later models had a 90/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via twin discs in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The R100RT was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 471.79 pounds (214.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.72 inches (1466 mm) long.

1978 BMW R 100 RT

The 1978 MY BMW R 100 RT has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.

It also comes with standard features such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

1979 BMW R 100 RT

The 1979 MY BMW R 100 RT comes with standard fittings such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

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

1980 BMW R 100 RT

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  1980 BMW R100RT in Red

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  1980 BMW R100RT in Red

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  1980 BMW R100RT in Red

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  1980 BMW R 100 RT

The 1980 MY BMW R 100 RT is a liter-class, half-faired touring machine from the House of Munich, that blends agility and performance, in a package capable of taking you to the four corners of the earth. A maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque is achieved by its air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant that is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

It also comes with die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

1981 BMW R 100 RT

The 1981 MY BMW R 100 RT has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.

In addition, it boasts standard features such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

1982 BMW R 100 RT

The 1982 MY BMW R 100 RT addresses touring riders who also want more agility from their two-wheeler. This machine comes with die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a single rear disc, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

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

1983 BMW R 100 RT

The House of Munich has launched the 1983 MY R 100 RT for touring riders who expect more agility and nimbleness from their one-liter machine. It sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that produces 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.

In addition, it comes with standard fittings such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a single rear disc, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

1984 BMW R 100 RT

The 1984 MY BMW R 100 RT comes with die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.

It mainly addresses riders who want to spend more time in the saddle, but who still want an agile, liter-class machine, and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, two cylinder boxer powerhouse.

1995

1995 BMW R100RT Classic

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