BMW R100 RT Classic (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R100 RT Classic, a touring-oriented version of the standard R100 RT model equipped with touring accessories.

In the visual department, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing, a tall windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, side-mounted panniers, a top box, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and eight-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 1995 BMW R100 RT Classic was powered by a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 60 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was transmitted to a five-speed transmission with a dry single-plate clutch that sent it to the rear end via a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 203 kph (126 mph).

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a telescopic fork with 200 mm of travel on the front and a monolever swingarm with a single shock absorber that offered 125 mm of travel on the rear.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with two 260 mm brake discs engaged by a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear.