BMW R100 RT (1983-1984) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1983, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 RT, a touring-oriented version of the R100 standard model. It addressed riders who wanted to spend as much time as possible behind the bars of an agile liter-class machine.

The 1983 motorcycle came in the same shape and form as the previous model, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle had standard features, such as a large half fairing with a round headlight, a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, side-mounted suitcases, a dual chromed exhaust system, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a telescopic fork on the front that provided 200 mm of travel and an extended swingarm coupled to dual adjustable shocks on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike relied on two 260 mm brake discs mounted on the front wheel and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear. The front discs were controlled by a pair of dual-piston calipers.

In terms of power, the 1983 BMW R100 RT had installed a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine between its wheels, boasting 70 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.