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BMW R100RS
The 1978 BMW R100RS is a stylish and Supersport motorcycle with Air cooled, 980cc, Boxer, OHV and 69.48 HP (51.1 kW) @ 7250 rpm.
Technical Specifications
Engine and transmission
- Engine type:2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Boxer
- Displacement:980 cc (59.88 cubic inches)
- Bore × stroke:3.7 inch × 2.78 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
- Cooling system:Air cooled
- Power:69.48 HP (51.1 kW) @ 7250 rpm
- Torque:76 Nm (56.05 lb-ft) @ 5500 rpm
- Throttle:Cable operated
- Valve train:OHV, variable
- Valves per cylinder:2
- Sparks per cylinder:1
- Fuel supply system:Carburetor
- Ignition type:mechanically timed
- Compression:9.5:1
- Engine mounting:Longitudinal
- Lubrication system:Wet sump
- Gear box:Manual 5-speed
- Clutch:Dry, single plate, cable operated
- Final drive:Shaft
- Spark plug pipe type:Bosch, W 225 T 30
- Starter:Electric
Dimensions
- Length:87 inch
- Width:29.4 inch
- Height:51.2 inch
- Wheel base:57.7 inch
- Ground clearance:6.5 inch
- Seat height:32.3 inch
- Curb weight:507.1 lbs
Chassis and suspension
- FrontSuspension:CartridgeSuspension travel:7.87 inchBrake:Twin Disk, Ø10.24 inchTire:90 / 90 R19
- RearSuspension:twin shock, SwingarmSuspension travel:4.92 inchBrake:Disk, Ø10.24 inchTire:100 / 90 R18
- Frame type:steel, Double cradle frame
Other
- ABS available:No
- Power-to-weight ratio:0.22 KW/lbs (4.50 lbs/HP)
- Acceleration (0-60 mph):4.6 sec
- Top speed:119.92 mph
- Fuel capacity:6.34 gals
- Number of riders:2 persons