BMW R 100 R

BMW R 100 R Date 1991 - 1996

Number sold 20.589

Price 13.450,- DM

Engine

Type four-stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed "Boxer" engine, air-cooled
Bore/stroke 94 x 70,6 mm
Cubic capacity 980 cm3
Max power 60 PS (44kW) at 6500 rpm
Max torque 76 Nm at 3750 rpm
Compression ratio 8,5 : 1
Valves per cylinder 2
Valve control ohv, using push rod and rocker arm
Carburation system 2 constant depression carburettors Bing 94/40/123 - 94/40/124
Engine lubrication wet sump

 
Power transmission

Clutch dry single plate, with lever-action diaphragm spring
Number of gears 5
Gear selection dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gear ratios 4,4 / 2,86 / 2,07 / 1,67 / 1,50 :1
Rear wheel ratio 1 : 3,09
Bevel/crown wheel 11 : 34 teeth

 
Electrical system

Alternator Bosch 240 W
Ignition Contact-free electronic ignition (Bosch)
Starter Bosch 0,7 kW
Spark plugs W 7 DC / Beru 14 - 7 DU

 
Suspension

Type of frame double-loop tubular frame with bolt-on rear section
Front suspension telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear suspension BMW Paralever - swinging arm
Spring travel 135 / 135 mm
Rims front 2,50 - 18 MTH 2
Rims rear 2,50 - 17 MTH 2
Tyres front 110/80 - V18
Tyres rear 140/80 - V17
Brakes front single disc brake Ø 285 mm (optional: dual disc Ø 285 mm)
Brakes rear Simplex drum brake Ø 200 mm

 
Dimensions and weights

Length x width x height 2210 x 1000 x 1190 mm
Wheel base 1495 mm
Ground clearance 200 mm
Tank capacity 24 l
Unladen weight, full tank 218 kg [R 100 R Mystik: 215 kg]
Max permissible weight 420 kg
Fuel consumption 4,9 l / 100 km (at constant 90 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 4,8 s
Top speed 181 km/h