BMW R100 RT Mono (1988-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1988, the German bike maker released the BMW R100 RT Mono, one of many versions of the standard R100 models the House of Munich created. As its name suggests, the bike was fitted with a BMW Motorrad Monolever suspension system on the rear.

The 1988 R100 RT Mono was offered in the same shape and form as the previous one, providing the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

The bike's suspension system comprised a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber on the front that delivered 200 mm of travel and a single-sided swingarm with a single shock absorber on the rear that offered 125 mm of travel.

In the safety department, the motorcycle relied on two 260 mm brake discs tied to dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

Standard fittings, like a half fairing with a round headlight, a tall windscreen for better protection against wind and elements, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, side-mounted panniers, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and eight-spoke aluminum wheels characterized the bike's aesthetic department.

In terms of power, the 1988 BMW R100 RT Mono had installed a 980cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine at its core, boasting 60 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.