BMW R100 CS (1983-1984) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 was a motorcycle made by BMW for 20 years, from 1976 to 1996, also known by the Slash 7 "Airhead" designation. The bike was powered by a 980cc four-stroke two-cylinder boxer engine and was completed in several versions.

In 1983, the German bike maker released the BMW R100 CS, a sporty and more comfortable version of the base model that delivered high levels of comfort as well as top-notch performance.

In addition, the 1983 motorcycle remained unchanged, arriving in the same shape and form as the previous model, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant changes whatsoever.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, like 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.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed 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, all mounted on a double-cradle steel frame.

As for the power figures, the bike delivered 70 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm from a 980cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine that pushed the two-wheeler to a top speed of 198 kph (123 mph).