BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar, a touring-oriented motorcycle designed for riders who wanted to spend more time behind bars and explore as much as possible.

At first, the BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar was a liter-class enduro machine that debuted in 1989 as an independent machine 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.

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.

In the performance department, the 1995 BMW R100 GS Paris Dakar had its soul brought to life by 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.

In the suspension and braking departments, the motorcycle packed a telescopic fork with 180 mm of travel on the front end and a 285 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by an adjustable paralever system and a 200 mm drum braking unit.