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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 100RS | 
			
				| Years: | 1977 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 70.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Battery ignition | 
			
					
						| Alternator: | Bosch 12V/240 W | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 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 | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio Sport Version: | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Ratio: | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 | 
			
					
						| Bevel / Crown wheel: | 11/32 teeth or 10/32 teeth | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel: | 2.15 - B19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel: | 2.50 - B18 | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - H19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 - H18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2130 mm / 83.8 in Width 746 mm / 29.37 in Height 1300 mm / 51.8 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 165 mm / 6.49 in | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 230 kg / 506 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 196 km/h / 121.5 mph | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Cycle World 1976 |