| General |
| Year | 1982 - 83 | - |
| Make | BMW | - |
| Model | R 100RT | - |
| Make Model | BMW R 100RT | - |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in | - |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | - |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.49 in | - |
| Height | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | - |
| Length | 2110 mm / 87 in | - |
| Width | 746 mm / 29.37 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 25.00 litres / 6.61 gallons |
| Wet Weight | 238 Kg / 525 lbs | 272.0 kg / 599.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph | - |
| Max Power | 51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Boxer Twin 2-Valve | V4 |
| Fuel Control | OHV Pushrod | DOHC |
| Stroke | 70.6 mm | 4 |
| Displacement (ci) | 59.8 cu-in | 60.90 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.70 x 2.78 in | 3.0 x 2.1 inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 980 cc | 998.00 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 77.0 x 53.6 mm |
| Displacement | 980 cc 59.8 cu 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 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 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 | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Bosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw) | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | - |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| 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 |
| Frame Type | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | - |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | - |
| Suspension - Rear | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Electronics |
| Tachometer | Standard | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 260 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 10.2 in | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 200 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 7.9 in | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x Ø260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Dual disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Simplex Ø200 mm drum | Single disc |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25 H-19 | 120/80-16 |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.00 H-18 | 140/80-17 |
| Wheel Ratio - Rear | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 | - |
| Wheels - Front | 1.85 B 19 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 2.75 C 18 | - |