BMW R 100GS (1989-90) technical specifications

BMW R 100GS is produced in 1989-90. Engine is Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder, displacement 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. , produces power 44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm and 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm. BMW R 100GS top speed is 181 km/h / 112 mph. BMW R 100GS wet weight is 210 kg / 462 lbs. BMW R 100GS has 5 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model:	R 100GS
Years:	1989-90
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	980 cc / 59.8 cu in.
Bore x Stroke:	94 x 70.6 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.5:1
Induction:	2 x Bing carburetors
Ignition:	Electronic ignition, Bosch
Alternator:	Bosch 12V/280 W
Starting:	Electric
Max Power:	44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre:	41.7 kW / 56 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque:	76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm
Clutch:	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Transmission:	5 Speed
Gear Ratio:	1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
Rear Wheel Ratio:	1:3.09
Bevel / Crown wheel:	11/34 teeth
Final Drive:	Shaft
Frame:	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front Suspension:	Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.
Front Wheel Travel:	225 mm / 8.8 in
Rear Suspension:	Paralever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression
Rear Wheel Travel:	180 mm / 7.0 in
Front Brakes:	Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	∅200 Drum
Front Wheel:	1.85 - 21 MTH 2
Rear Wheel:	2.50 - 17 MTH 2
Front Tyre:	90/90-21
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17
Dimensions:	Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in
Wheelbase:	1514 mm / 59.6 in
Seat Height:	850 mm / 33.5 in
Ground Clearance:	200 mm / 7.9 in
Wet Weight:	210 kg / 462 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	24 L / 6.3 US gal
Top Speed:	181 km/h / 112 mph
Road Test:	Adventure Group test Motosprint 1988