The BMW R 100 motorcycle specifications include a 979 cc (59.74 cu in) engine, power of 67 hp (48.9 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW R 100 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 18% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 44th percentile across BMW models.
About 8% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 56th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 65th 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.
67 hp — more powerful than about 44% of BMW models with power data.
979 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of BMW models.
236 kg — heavier than about 65% of BMW models, or lighter than about 35%.
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 | 0.284 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 283.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 68.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 979 cc (59.74 cu in) |
| Power | 67 hp (48.9 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 70.6 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 191.0 km/h (118.7 mph) |
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