BMW R100 (1979-1980) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 was a motorcycle manufactured by BMW in 1976 to replace the BMW/6. It was manufactured until 1996, when it was replaced by the BMW K Series, BMW "Oilhead."

The bike's production began in 1976 and ended prematurely in 1985. Also, in 1985, the production restarted, and the series was finally completed in 1996. The bike was powered by a 980cc four-stroke two-cylinder boxer engine.

In 1979, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R100, the base model of many versions with different designations. The bike had T, S, CS, RS, RS Classic, RT, RT Classic, TIC, R, and GS designations.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight with analog instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a chromed dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a center stand, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was produced around a steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front, guiding the front wheel fitted with a single 260 mm brake disc. The rear end was controlled by dual adjustable shocks and a 200 mm drum braking unit.

In the power department, the 1979 BMW R100 had its soul brought to life by a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered 67 hp at 7,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.