BMW R100 RS (1982-1983) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1982, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R100 RS, a touring-oriented motorcycle in its seventh consecutive year of production. Over its production period, the maker produced over 33,600 units.

The 1982 model came with the same package as previous models, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant changes whatsoever.

The 1982 BMW R100 RS had its soul brought to life by a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted at its core, boasting 70 hp with maximum strength at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transmitted to a five-speed gearbox managed by a dry, single-plate clutch and sent to the rear end via a final shaft drive. The R100 RS reached a top speed of 196 kph (122 mph).

In the visual department, the bike packed the same standard features as the previous model, like a full fairing with a round headlight, a windscreen, a single seat, a two-into-two exhaust system with a chromed muffler on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, multi-spoke aluminum wheels, and optional side-mounted panniers.

The bike packed a telescopic fork on the front that provided 200 mm of travel and two 260 mm brake discs squeezed by two-piston calipers. The rear end was controlled by dual side-mounted shocks and a 200 mm drum braking unit.