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|engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder | |engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 94.0mm x 94.0mm | |bore_stroke = 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
Revision as of 20:28, 23 November 2019
BMW R 100 RS Motorsport Special Edition | |
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Production | 1978 |
Class | Touring |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Horsepower | 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Torque | 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: dual adjustable shocks |
Brakes | Front: dual 260mm discs, 2-piston calipers Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 3.25 - H19 |
Rear Tire | 4.00 - H18 |
Wheelbase | 57.72 inches (1466 mm) |
Length | 83.9 inches (2131 mm) |
Width | 29.41 inches (747 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
Weight | 230.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 100 RS Motorsport Special Edition was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by BMW in 1978. Max torque was 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 7000 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 3.25 - H19 front tire and a 4.00 - H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 260mm discs, 2-piston calipers in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The wheelbase was 57.72 inches (1466 mm) long.
1978 BMW R 100 RS Motorsport Special Edition
The Motorsport Special Edition of the R 100 RS from BMW welcomes touring riders with a special paint scheme, to make it stand out in a crows, BMW "Mag" wheels, a more efficient braking system with dual front discs and a single rear one and a blue-tinted dual seat. In all other departments, it features the same specs as the base model.
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 76 Nm of torque and 70 horsepower.