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

The BMW R100 RT was a liter-class half-faired motorcycle produced by BMW from 1978 to 1996. The House of Munich created the bike, blending agility and performance in a package that could take riders to the furthest corners of the earth.

In 1982, the German bike manufacturer released the BMW R100 RT, a half-faired touring-oriented version of the base R100 model that featured the same specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, like a half fairing with a round headlight, a tall windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, panniers, a dual chromed exhaust system, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 1982 BMW R100 RT had installed a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine with two Bing carburetors in charge of feeding the pistons, boasting 70 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The engine's power was transmitted to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission with a dry single-plate clutch and a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 203 kph (126 mph).

From 203 kph (126 mph) to a complete halt, the bike relied on two 260 mm brake discs and dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.