The BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar motorcycle specifications include a 979 cc (59.74 cu in) engine, power of 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 250 kg (551.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1989 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 26% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.
About 8% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 56th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 79th percentile across BMW models.
About 82% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
60 hp — more powerful than about 42% of BMW models with power data.
979 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of BMW models.
250 kg — heavier than about 79% of BMW models, or lighter than about 21%.
35 L — larger than about 99% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.240 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 240.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 61.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Super motard |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 979 cc (59.74 cu in) |
| Power | 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 70.6 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Paralever |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 250 kg (551.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 35.00 L (9.25 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph) |
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