BMW R100 GS (1990-1991) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 GS was a dual-sports liter-class motorcycle created by the House of Munich in 1987 and manufactured until 1994. Although the bike handled the paved roads well, it had light off-road capabilities.

In 1990, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R100 GS, which came in the same shape and form as the previous model, providing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any changes.

The 1990 BMW R100 GS was powered by a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 60 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

It was built around a double-loop tubular steel frame, offering mounting points for its suspension system. It comprised a telescopic fork on the front that provided 225 mm of travel and an adjustable paralever rear suspension system with 180 mm of travel.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 285 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit mounted on the rear, offering optimum stopping power.

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