The BMW R 100 GS PD Classic motorcycle specifications include a 980 cc (59.80 cu in) engine, power of 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 100 GS PD Classic 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 57th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 65th percentile across BMW models.
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th 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.
980 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of BMW models.
236 kg — heavier than about 65% of BMW models, or lighter than about 35%.
850 mm — taller than about 87% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.254 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 254.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 61.2 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1996 |
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| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 980 cc (59.80 cu in) |
| Power | 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 74.5 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
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