BMW R100 (1982-1983) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1982, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100, a naked motorcycle that debuted in 1976 and continued production until 1996. The bike was powered by a 980cc four-stroke two-cylinder boxer engine.

The 1982 motorcycle came with the same package as previous models, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

As for the standard fittings, the 1982 R100 model had installed a round headlight with analog instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a center stand, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

In addition to the base R100 model, the maker released several similar models with different designations, such as T, S, CS, RS, RS Classic, RT, RT Classic, TIC, TC, R, and GS.

In terms of power, the 1982 BMW R100 had installed a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 67 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.

The motorcycle was built around a steel frame with a telescopic fork handling the front suspension and a 260 mm brake disc in charge of the stopping power. The rear end was controlled by dual adjustable shocks and a 200 mm drum braking unit.