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BMW R 100RT

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Make Model

BMW R 100RT

Year

1980 - 81

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
Battery Bosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw)
Starting Electric

Max Power

51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque

76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Clutch Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Gear Ratio 1st 4.4 / 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 1.85 B 19
Rear Wheel 2.75 C 18

Front Tyre

3.25 H-19

Rear Tyre

4.00 H-18
Dimensions Length 2110 mm / 87 in
Width 746 mm / 29.37 in
Height 1465 mm / 57.67 in
Wheelbase 1465 mm / 57.67 in
Seat Height 820 mm / 32.3 in
Ground Clearance 165 mm / 6.49 in

Wet Weight

234 kg / 515 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

24 Litres / 6.3 US gal

Consumption Average

5.1 L/100km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph

Top Speed

203 km/h / 126 mph
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