BMW R100RT Classic
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| BMW R100RT Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1995 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.45:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph |
| Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 55.32 ft/lbs (75.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Battery | Bosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw) |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Double sown tubs, dual cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. Rear: Monolever swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers Rear: Simplex ∅200 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 H-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 H-18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.72 inches (1466 mm) |
| Length | 83.11 inches (2111 mm) |
| Width | 29.41 inches (747 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Weight | 238 Kg / 525 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 100 RT Classic was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by BMW in 1995. Max torque was 55.32 ft/lbs (75.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 203 km/h / 126 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 8.45:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 H-19 front tire and a 4.00 H-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Simplex ∅200 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. while the rear was equipped with a Monolever swinging arm. The R100RT Classic was fitted with a 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1465 mm / 57.67 in long.
1995 BMW R 100 RT Classic
The 1995 MY BMW R 100 RT Classic has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive, and can produce a claimed 60 horsepower and 74 Nm of torque.
This touring machine also comes with features such as a full-fairing with a large, adjustable windshield, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear luggage rack, die-cast aluminum wheels, dual front disc brakes, a rear drum brake, an analogue instrument cluster and a suspension package composed of a hydraulic telescopic fork in the front and a rear BMW Motorrad Monolever suspension.
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Specifications
| Make Model | BMW R 100RT Classic |
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| Year | 1995 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 980 cc 59.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 8.45:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W |
| Battery | Bosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 43.7 kW / 60 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 4.4 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 : 1 |
| Gear Ratio Sport Version | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 |
| Rear Wheel Ratio | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 |
| Bevel / Crown Wheel | 11 / 32 teeth or 10 / 32 teeth |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Double sown tubs, dual cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monolever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Simplex ∅200 mm drum |
| Front Wheel | 1.85 B 19 |
| Rear Wheel | 2.75 C 18 |
| Front Tire | 3.25 H-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 H-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2110 mm / 87 in Width 746 mm / 29.37 in Height 1465 mm / 57.67 in |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.67 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.49 in |
| Wet Weight | 238 Kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph |