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

The BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar was a liter-class enduro motorcycle that debuted in 1989 as an independent model in the range. First, the maker introduced the conversion Paris Dakar Kit in 1988, with a good response but low sales figures.

In 1990, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar, an enduro motorcycle that featured the conversion kit right from the box. It came with the same package as the previous model without any significant changes.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a front cowl with bars, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seta with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, side-mounted suitcases, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for suspension, the motorcycle packed a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front with 225 mm wheel travel and an adjustable paralever system on the rear with 180 mm wheel travel, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the power department, the 1990 BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar had installed a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine, boasting 60 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The power was handled by a five-speed transmission that sent it to the rear wheel through a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 176 kph (109 mph).