BMW R100 RS Motorsport Special Edition (1977-1978) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 was a motorcycle made by BMW from 1976 to 1996, powered by a 980cc four-stroke boxer engine. The bike began production in 1976, with a premature shutdown in 1976 and a restart in 1985, continuing until 1996.

In 1977, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R100 RS Motorsport Special Edition. This special edition machine welcomed touring riders with a unique paint scheme, BMW "Mag" wheels, a more efficient braking system, and a blue-tinted dual seat.

In other departments, the special edition motorcycle delivered the same technical and performance specifications as the base model without any significant modifications whatsoever.

It packed the same standard features as the base model, like a large fairing that covered the entire handlebar, a round headlight, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a center stand, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a telescopic fork guiding the front wheel, which was stopped by two 260 mm brake discs and dual-piston calipers. The rear wheel was softened by side-mounted shocks and controlled by a single brake disc.

Power-wise, the 1977 BMW R100 RS Motorsport Special Edition had its soul brought to life by a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 70 hp at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.