The BMW R 100 RS motorcycle specifications include a 980 cc (59.80 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,250 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 247 kg (544.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1976 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 100 RS 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 14% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 47th percentile across BMW models.
About 8% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 57th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 76th percentile across BMW models.
About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th 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.
70 hp — more powerful than about 47% of BMW models with power data.
980 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of BMW models.
247 kg — heavier than about 76% of BMW models, or lighter than about 24%.
24 L — larger than about 88% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.283 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 283.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 71.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 980 cc (59.80 cu in) |
| Power | 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 70.6 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 247 kg (544.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.