BMW R100 RS Mono (1988-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1988, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 RS Mono, a touring machine for touring riders who wanted more power but also the unmistakable sound and feel of a boxer powerhouse.

The 1988 model came in the same shape and form as the previous one, delivering the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant changes whatsoever.

It packed the same standard features as the previous model, like a full fairing, a round headlight integrated into the fairing, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual chromed exhaust system with a muffler on each side, a center stand, and eight-spoke alloy wheels.

Suspension-wise, the bike was fitted with a telescopic fork on the front that provided 275 mm of travel and a single-sided swingarm with a right-hand side-mounted shock absorber that offered 121 mm of travel.

The bike's eight-spoke alloy wheels were fitted with two 285 mm brake discs on the front, dual-piston calipers, and a 200 mm drum braking unit mounted on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1988 BMW R100 RS Mono took its muscles from a 980cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine, delivering an output power of 60 hp at 6,500 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm. All the power was concentrated on the rear wheel, pushing the bike to 189 kph (117 mph).