BMW R100RT Classic

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BMW R100RT Classic
Manufacturer
BMW
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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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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BMW R100RT Classic

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Make Model BMW R 100RT Classic
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