BMW R 100 GS Bumble Bee
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| BMW R 100 GS Bumble Bee | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1988 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Brakes | Front: single 285mm disc, 2-piston caliper Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase | 59.61 inches (1514 mm) |
| Length | 90.2 inches (2291 mm) |
| Width | 39.41 inches (1001 mm) |
| Seat Height | 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Weight | 210.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 100 GS Bumble Bee was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Road motorcycle produced by BMW in 1988. Max torque was 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
A 94.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 980.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring.
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 wheelbase was 59.61 inches (1514 mm) long.
1988 BMW R 100 GS Bumble Bee
This special edition from the House of Munich boasts a black and yellow paint scheme, that is sure to make it stand out in any crowd. In addition, it comes with features such as a hydraulic telescopic front fork, a BWM Motorrad Paralever rear suspension, a single disc brake in the front coupled to a drum brake in the rear, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab handles, a small fairing laced wheels, analogue instruments, a blacked-out frame and an under-seat 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 can produce a claimed 60 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.