BMW K75S (1992) vs BMW R 100S (1976-78)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K75S | R 100S |
| Years: | 1992 | 1976-78 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, horizontal three cylinder in-line, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 740 cc / 45 cub. in. | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | 2 x constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 50 ft lb @ 6750 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Frame: | Double-downtube frame with engine as a stressed member; box-section aluminum monolever swing arm. | Double sown tubs, dual cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 185mm / 7.3 in. | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever swinging arm. | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 114mm / 4.5 in. | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅285mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc | 260mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-17 | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 900 mm / 35.4 in Height 1340 mm / 51.2 in | Length 2130 mm / 83.8 in Width 746 mm / 29.37 in Height 1210 mm / 47.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm /31.9 in. or 760 mm / 29.9 in. for low seat model | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 175 mm / 6.9 in. | 165 mm / 6.49 in |
| Wet Weight: | 235 kg / 518 lbs | 220 kg / 484 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 liters / 5.54 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 210 km/h / 131 mph | 190.7 km/h / 118.5 mph |