BMW R100 S (1976-1977) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 S was one of the many R100 versions created by the House of Munich. It was a liter-class naked motorcycle that fitted the taste of those riders searching for superior performance.

The BMW R100 was available in several versions with different designations, such as T, S, CS, RS, RS Classic, RT, RT Classic, TIC, TC, R, and GS. In addition, the motorcycle was also known as the Slash 7 "Airhead."

In 1976, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R100 S, one of the many versions of the base model, sharing the same specifications except in the visual department. Compared to the RS version, which packed a prominent front fairing, the S version featured a slimmer front cowl and a round headlight.

The bike had standard features, such as a front cowl with a round headlight, a windscreen, a two-up seat with a passenger grab rail, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

The 1976 BMW R100 S was powered by a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 70 hp with a peak force at 7,000 rpm and a 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

All the power generated by the powerhouse was sent to the rear end via a five-speed transmission with a dry single-plate clutch and a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a maximum speed of 191 kph (119 mph).