| General |
| Year | 1980 - 81 | - |
| Colours | - | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black |
| Make Model | BMW R 100RS | - |
| Warranty | - | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 5.7 inches |
| Height (in.) | - | 41.5 inches |
| Height (mm) | - | 1054 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 78.3 inches |
| Length (mm) | - | 1989 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 30.9 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 785 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 53.9 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1369 mm |
| Width (in.) | - | 31.5 inches |
| Width (mm) | - | 800 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 145 mm |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in | - |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | - |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.49 in | - |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.8 in | - |
| Length | 2130 mm / 83.8 in | - |
| Width | 746 mm / 29.37 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 247.0 kg | 165.0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.34 gallons | 3.70 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 24.00 litres | 14.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 544.5 pounds | 363.8 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | - |
| Wet Weight | 230 kg / 506 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 193.0 km/h | 147.0 km/h |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 119.9 mph | 91.3 mph |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h / 121.5 mph | - |
| Max Power | 51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 38.0 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions" |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel Control | OHV | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 2.8 x 2.0 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 70.0 x 51.8 mm |
| Displacement (cc) | 979.00 cc | 399.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 59.74 cubic inches | 24.35 cubic inches |
| Displacement | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 70.6 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | - |
| Ignition | Battery ignition | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Valve System | 2 | 2 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | - |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain (final drive) |
| Final Drive Gear Ratio (Bevel/Crown Teeth) | 11/32 teeth or 10/32 teeth | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 5.1 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 119 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 4.7 inches |
| Trail (mm) | - | 94 mm |
| Trail (in.) | - | 3.7 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 130 mm |
| Frame Type | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Telescopic fork |
| Suspension - Rear | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | Uni-Trak® swingarm |
| Rake | - | 24.5° |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Single disc |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25 - H19 | 110/70-17M |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.00 - H18 | - |
| Wheel Ratio - Rear | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 | - |
| Wheels - Front | 2.15 - B19 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 2.50 - B18 | - |