BMW R100 GS (1991-1992) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 GS was an all-around motorcycle produced by BMW from 1987 to 1994. It was one of the world's largest and fastest dual-sports bikes of the time, performing well on paved roads but not as well on unpaved trails.

In 1991, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 GS, a dual-sports motorcycle, in its fifth consecutive production year. It came with the same package as the previous model without any modifications.

In the visual department, the motorcycle had 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.

The bike's double-loop tubular steel frame was paired 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, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the motorcycle'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 1991 BMW R100 GS took its muscles from a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted at its core, boasting 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.