| General |
| Comments | - | 5 ride modes. Cruise control. USB charging. Immobilizer. |
| Year | 1980 - 81 | - |
| Colours | - | Cobalt Blue/Jet Black, Matte Jet Blacke/Matte Khaki Green, Sapphire Black |
| Make Model | BMW R 100RS | - |
| Warranty | - | 24 months unlimited milage |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | - | 905 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 61.8 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 870 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 34.3 inches |
| Height (mm) | - | 1250 mm |
| Height (in.) | - | 49.2 inches |
| Width (in.) | - | 35.6 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1570 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 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.34 gallons | 4.23 US gallons |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 456.4 pounds |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 4.50 litres |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 4.76 US quarts |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 24.00 litres | 16.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 247.0 kg | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 544.5 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 207 |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | - |
| Wet Weight | 230 kg / 506 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 193.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 119.9 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 | 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 3950 Revolutions" |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 0.4300 HP/kg |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 979.00 cc | 1200.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 97.6 x 80.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 3.8 x 3.1 inches |
| Displacement (ci) | 59.74 cubic inches | 73.22 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel Control | OHV | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| CO2 | - | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Displacement | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | 270° crank angle parallel-twin |
| Fuel System | - | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 70.6 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | - |
| Exhaust | - | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with brushed high level silencers |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | - |
| Ignition | Battery ignition | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 2 | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet, multi-plate assist |
| 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 | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | X ring chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 250 mm |
| Trail (mm) | - | 129 mm |
| Trail (in.) | - | 5.1 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 250 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 9.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 9.8 inches |
| Frame Type | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Tubular steel with aluminium cradle. Twin-sided, aluminum swingarm. |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Showa 47mm fully adjustable upside down forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | Fully adjustable Ohlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir |
| Rake | - | 26.9° |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | - |
| Instrumentation | - | TFT multifunctional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, clock and rider modes |
| Lighting system | - | All-LED lighting with DRL headlight |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Double disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS. |
| Brakes - Rear | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS. |
| Rims | - | Spoked wheels, aluminum rims. |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25 - H19 | 90/90-21 |
| 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 | - |