1983 BMW R 100RT vs 1983 BMW R 100RT vs 2022 Yamaha Tenere 700

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
1983 BMW R 100RT 1983 BMW R 100RT

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
203 km/h / 126 mph
Weight
573.2 pounds
1983 BMW R 100RT 1983 BMW R 100RT

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
N/A
Top Speed
179.0 km/h
Weight
573.2 pounds
2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year1982 - 83-
Colours-Team Yamaha Blue, Raven
Make ModelBMW R 100RT-
Warranty-1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)-1595 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-62.8 inches
Seat Height (mm)-874 mm
Seat Height (in.)-34.4 inches
Length (mm)-2370 mm
Length (in.)-93.3 inches
Height (mm)-1455 mm
Height (in.)-57.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-240 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-9.4 inches
Width (mm)-904 mm
Width (in.)-35.6 inches
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in-
Wheelbase1465 mm / 57.67 in-
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.49 in-
Height1465 mm / 57.67 in-
Length2110 mm / 87 in-
Width746 mm / 29.37 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons4.20 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres15.90 litres
Wet Weight (kg)260.0 kg205.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)573.2 pounds452.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (l)-3.00 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.17 US quarts
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal-
Wet Weight238 Kg / 525 lbs-
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)111.2 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)179.0 km/h-
Top Speed203 km/h / 126 mph-
Max Power51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm-
Max Torque76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph-
Engine
CO2-99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlOHVDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxerTwin, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)59.74 cubic inches42.04 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)979.00 cc689.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)94.0 x 70.6 mm80.0 x 68.6 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.7 x 2.8 inches3.1 x 2.7 inches
Displacement980 cc 59.8 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder-
Fuel System-Injection
Bore x Stroke94 x 70.6 mm-
Compression Ratio9.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Fuel Induction2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106-
IgnitionBattery ignitionTCI
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System24
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw)-
Drivetrain
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm springWet, Multiple
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Chain   (final drive)
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-speed6-speed
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-211 mm
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-201 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-8.3 inches
Frame TypeDouble sown tubs, dual cradleSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
Suspension - RearLong swinging arm with adjustable strut.Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake-27.0°
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorBosch 12V/240 W-
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting system-Headlight nacelle with quad LED headlights
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDual discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Tyres - Front3.25-1990/90-R21
Tyres - Rear4.00 H-18-
Wheel Ratio - Rear1:2.91 or 1:3.00-
Wheels - Front1.85 B 19-
Wheels - Rear2.75 C 18-