BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar (1992-1993) Specs, Performance & Photos

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

In addition to the standard R100 GS, the maker introduced the 1989 BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar, an enduro motorcycle fitted right from the box with a Paris Dakar Kit.

At first, the BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar was a liter-class enduro bike that debuted in 1989 as an independent motorcycle in BMW's range. First, the maker introduced the conversion Paris Dakar Kit in 1988, with good response but low sales figures, and then the GS Paris Dakar model with the kit installed right from the factory.

In 1992, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R100 GS Dakar, a motorcycle in its fourth consecutive production year that suited the more adventurous among Beemer fans.

The bike came with the same package as previous models, delivering the same performance, technical, and visual specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the visual department, the motorcycle 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 power, the 1992 BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar took its muscles from 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, launching the motorcycle to 176 kph (109 mph).