Moto Guzzi V 50 Monza II (1983-84) vs BMW R 100RS (1980-81)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | BMW |
| Model: | V 50 Monza II | R 100RS |
| Years: | 1983-84 | 1980-81 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 490 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 57 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 28mm Dell'Orto PHBH carbs | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 |
| Ignition: | Battery powered inductive | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | NA | 51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | NA | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic gas forks | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 260mm disc | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 235mm disc | Simplex ∅200 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 3.25 - H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 4.00 - H18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 43.7 mpg | 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.3 sec / 91.3 mpg | 13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph |
| Top Speed: | 107 mph | 196 km/h / 121.5 mph |