BMW R100 GS (1987-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1987, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R100 GS, a dual-sports motorcycle and one of the world's largest and fastest off-road bikes at the time. The bike performed well on paved roads but could have performed better on off-roads. In addition, the motorcycle debuted in 1987 and was produced until 1994.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a small front cowl with a wind deflector, a round headlight, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a luggage rack, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a double-loop tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front that provided 225 mm of travel and an adjustable paralever rear suspension system with 180 mm of travel.

In the braking department, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a 285 mm brake disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit mounted on the rear.

As for power, the 1987 BMW R100 GS had installed a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine with two Bing carburetors in charge, boasting 60 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was converted into motion by a five-speed gearbox that sent it to the rear end through a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 181 kph (112 mph).