1981 BMW R 100RS vs 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
1981 BMW R 100RS 1981 BMW R 100RS

Classic

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
196 km/h / 121.5 mph
Weight
544.5 pounds
2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE

Classic

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
88.8 hp / 66.2 kW @ 7400 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year1980 - 812019 - 20
Colours-Cobalt Blue/Jet Black
Make ModelBMW R 100RSTriumph Scrambler 1200 XE
Warranty-24 months unlimited milage
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)-33.1 inches
Wheelbase (in.)-60.2 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1530 mm
Height (mm)-1200 mm
Height (in.)-47.2 inches
Seat Height (mm)-840 mm
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1465 mm / 57.67 in1570 mm / 61.8 in
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.49 in-
Height1300 mm / 51.8 in1250 mm / 49.2 in without mirrors
Length2130 mm / 83.8 in1250 mm / 49.2 in without mirrors
Width746 mm / 29.37 in905 mm / 35.6 in with handlebars
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)-452.0 pounds
Wet Weight (lbs.)544.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons4.23 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)247.0 kg-
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres16.00 litres
Dry Weight (kg)-205
Oil Capacity (l)-4.50 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.76 US quarts
Dry Weight- 207 kg / 456.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal15.8 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight230 kg / 506 lbs-
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)193.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)119.9 mph-
Top Speed196 km/h / 121.5 mph-
Max Power51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm88.8 hp / 66.2 kW @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio-0.4341 HP/kg
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph-
Engine
Displacement (cc)979.00 cc1200.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.7 x 2.8 inches3.8 x 3.1 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)94.0 x 70.6 mm97.6 x 80.0 mm
Displacement (ci)59.74 cubic inches73.22 cubic inches
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Fuel ControlOHVSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CO2-118.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement980 cc / 59.8 cub in.1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 270° crank angle parallel twin, SOHC
Fuel System-Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Bore x Stroke94 x 70.6 mm97.6 x 80.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:111.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with brushed high level silencers
Fuel Consumption4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg5.11 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.03 mpg)
Fuel Induction2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
IgnitionBattery ignitionDigital - inductive type
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System2-
Drivetrain
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm springWet, multi-plate
Final DriveShaftX ring chain
Final Drive Gear Ratio (Bevel/Crown Teeth)11/32 teeth or 10/32 teeth-
Gear Ratios1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50-
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Primary Drive-X ring chain
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)-121 mm
Trail (in.)-4.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-200 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-200 mm
Frame TypeDouble sown tubs, dual cradleTubular steel with aluminum cradles, Twin-sided, aluminum, 579 mm / 22.8 in long swingarm
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.Showa 47mm fully adjustable USD forks
Suspension - RearLong swinging arm with adjustable strut.Öhlins fully adjustable piggy-back RSUs with twin springs
Rake-26.9°
Trail-129.5 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in250 mm / 9.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in250 mm / 9.8 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorBosch 12V/240 W-
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with odometer and trip information
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers2x 320mm discs, Brembo M50 monoblock calipers, radial master cylinder, Switchable cornering ABS
Brakes - RearSimplex ∅200 mm drumSingle 255mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Switchable ABS
Rims-Spoked wheels
Tyres - Front3.25 - H1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear4.00 - H18150/70 R17
Wheel Ratio - Rear1:2.91 or 1:3.00-
Wheels - Front2.15 - B1936-spoke 21 x 2.15 in, aluminum rims
Wheels - Rear2.50 - B1832-spoke 17 x 4.25 in, aluminum rims