BMW R 100RT Specs
1982 - 1983
• 2 variants
The BMW R 100RT is a touring motorcycle produced from 1982 to 1983 across 2 variants. It is powered by a four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed boxer, 2 valves per cylinder displacing 979.00 cc. Peak power output is 70 hp. Peak torque is 76 Nm.
About the BMW R 100RT
Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW R 100RT, a Sport touring motorcycle with a production run from 1978 to 1996. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.
BMW R 100RT by Year
Spec Evolution
How key specs changed across production years.
No numeric spec data available for this model.
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Specification
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1979
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1981
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1983
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1984
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1988
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1989
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1990
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1991
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1992
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1993
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1994
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1995
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1996
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Displacement (ci)
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- | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | - | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.74 cubic inches | 59.80 cubic inches ↑ |
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Displacement (cc)
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- | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | - | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 979.00 cc | 980.00 cc ↑ |
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Bore x Stroke (in,)
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- | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | - | 3.7 x 0.4 inches | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | - | - | - | - |
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Bore x Stroke (mm)
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- | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | - | 94.0 x 10.6 mm | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | - | - | - | - |
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Seat Height
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820 mm / 32.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | - | - | - | - | - | 807 mm / 31.8 in. | 807 mm / 31.8 in. | 807 mm / 31.8 in. | 850 mm / 33.5 in. ↑ |
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Displacement
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980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | 980 cc 59.8 cu in | 980 cc 59.8 cu in | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Brakes - Front
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2 x ∅260mm discs 2 piston calipers | Dual disc | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Dual disc | Dual disc | Dual disc | Dual disc | Dual disc | Dual disc | Dual disc | Dual disc | Single disc |
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Brakes - Rear
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Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Expanding brake | Single disc |
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Fuel Capacity
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24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons ↓ | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | 22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons | - | - |
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Top Speed
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203 km/h / 126 mph | 203 km/h / 126 mph | 203 km/h / 126 mph | 203 km/h / 126 mph | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph ↓ | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph | - | - | - | - |
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Final Drive
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Shaft | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) | - | - | - | - |
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Wet Weight
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234 kg / 515 lbs | 260.0 kg / 573.2 lbs ↑ | 260.0 kg / 573.2 lbs | 238 Kg / 525 lbs ↓ | 238.0 kg / 524.7 lbs | 238.0 kg / 524.7 lbs | 238.0 kg / 524.7 lbs | 238.0 kg / 524.7 lbs | 238.0 kg / 524.7 lbs | - | - | - | 236.0 kg / 520.3 lbs |
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 ↓ | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 | - | - | - | - |
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Gear Ratios
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1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | 1st 4.4 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 : 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Tyres - Front
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3.25 H-19 | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 | 3.25 H-19 | 90/90-18 ↑ | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | 90/90-18 | - | - | - | - |
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Tyres - Rear
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4.00 H-18 | 4.00-18 | 4.00-18 | 4.00 H-18 | 120/90-18 ↑ | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | 120/90-18 | - | - | - | - |
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Fuel Consumption
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5.1 L/100km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg | 5.1 L/100km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Max Power
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51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | 51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | 51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Max Torque
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76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | - | - | - | - | - | 73.55 | 74.53 ↑ | 72.60 ↓ | 74.50 ↑ |