BMW R100 T (1979-1980) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1979, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R100 T, one of the many versions derived from the standard R100 model. The bike debuted in 1978 and continued production until 1980. Over its production period, the maker made over 5,640 units.

It was derived from the R100 base model, which was manufactured by BMW for 20 years, from 1976 to 1996. It was powered by a 980cc four-stroke two-cylinder boxer engine and was made in several versions.

Aesthetically, the R100 T version had standard fittings, such as a round headlight with analog instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, side-mounted suitcases, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and multi-spoke aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a telescopic fork on the front that delivered 225 mm of travel and a paralever swingarm with dual side-mounted shock absorber on the rear with 180 mm of travel.

The braking power was achieved by two 260 mm brake discs mounted on the front wheel, squeezed by dual-piston calipers and a 260 mm drum braking unit, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1979 BMW R100 T took its muscles from a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine, boasting 70 hp with a peak force at 7,250 rpm and 77 Nm (57 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.