BMW R 100RT SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
BMW R 100RT

Year:
1978-80

Engine:
Four stroke,
two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity:
980 cc / 59.8 cub in.

Bore x Stroke:
94 x 70.6 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
9.5:1

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 :
51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque:
76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 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:

Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.

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 Tyre:
3.25 H-19

Rear Tyre:
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 :
234 kg / 515 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
24 Litres / 6.3 US gal

Consumption Average:
5.1 L/100km / 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