BMW R100 RS Mono (1992-1993) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 RS Mono was a fully-faired touring motorcycle produced by BMW in 1987. It was addressed to riders who wanted more power from their machine and a boxer engine's unmistakable sound and feel.

In 1992, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 RS Mono, a liter-class touring motorcycle in its sixth consecutive production year, wearing the same specifications as previous ones without any changes.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 1992 BMW R100 RS Mono had installed a 980cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine that delivered an output power of 60 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever system on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 285 mm braking discs engaged by dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

As for the visual department, the motorcycle was characterized by standard features, such as 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.