BMW R100 R (1993-1994) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 was a naked liter-class bike manufactured by BMW in 1976 as a replacement model for the BMW/6. It was manufactured until 1996, when it was replaced by the BMW K Series.

It was available in many shapes and forms with different designations, such as the BMW R100 T, S, CS, RS, RS Classic, RT, RT Classic, TIC, TC, R, and GS. At its core, a 980cc twin-cylinder boxer engine delivered the power.

In 1993, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 R, one of the many versions of the standard R100 model, which came without a fairing and set new standards in BMW oddness.

The 1993 BMW R100 R 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.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm Showa telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm of travel and a side-mounted single shock absorber on the rear with 135 mm wheel travel, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the visual department, the motorcycle was characterized by standard fittings, like a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.