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

In 1982, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 CS, a liter-class motorcycle that offered high levels of comfort as well as top-notch performance. It was a sporty and more comfortable version of the R100 base model.

The 1982 R100 CS came in the same shape and form as the previous model, delivering the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The motorcycle had standard features in the visual department, such as a front cowl with a round headlight, a windscreen, a two-up seat with pillion grab handles, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual chromed exhaust system, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

It was built around a double-cradle steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front that offered 200 mm of travel and an extended swingarm with dual adjustable shocks on the rear that provided 125 mm wheel travel.

Power-wise, the 1982 BMW R100 CS had its heartbeat set by a 980cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine that delivered an output power of 70 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's power was converted into motion by a five-speed manual transmission with a dry single-plate clutch that sent it to the rear axle via a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 198 kph (123 mph).