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BMW R100T Specifications

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Start of Production

1978

BMW R100T

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End of Production

1980

Numbers Produced

5,463

Price

9,290 DM

Engine

 

Motor Type

Four-stroke two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, air cooled

Bore x Stroke

94 x 70.6 mm (3.70 x 2.78 in)

Displacement

980 cc

Max Power

65 hp (47 KW) at 6,600 rpm

Max Torque

77 Nm / 56 ft lb at 5,500 rpm

Compression Ratio

9.5 : 1

Valves Per Cylinder

2

Valve Control

OHV, using push rod and rocker arm

Carburation System

2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/103 - 94/40/104

Engine Lubricating System

Wet sump

Power Transmission

 

Clutch

Dry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring

Number of Gears

5

Gear Selection

Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)

Gearbox Ratios

4.4 / 2.86 / 2.07 / 1.67 / 1.50 : 1 (Optional sport version: 3.38 / 2.43 / 1.93 / 1.67 / 1.50

Rear Wheel Ratio

1: 3.0 or 1 : 2.91

Bevel/Crownwheel

11 / 33 teeth or 11 / 32 teeth

   

Electrical System

 

Ignition System

Battery ignition

Alternator

Bosch 240 W

Starter

Bosch 0.7 Kw

Spark Plugs

Bosch W 225 T 30 / Beru 230/14/3 A / Champion N6Y

Chassis

 

Type of Frame

Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section

Front wheel suspension

Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber

Rear wheel suspension

Long swinging arm with adjustable strut

Spring Travel Front/Rear

200 / 125 mm (7.87 x 4.92 in)

Wheel Rims, Front

1.85 B 19

Wheel Rims, Rear

2.15 B 18

Tyres, Front

3.25 H 19

Tyres, Rear

4.00 H 18

Brakes, Front

Dual disc brake 260 mm / 10.23 in diameter. ATE 1 piston caliper

Brakes, Rear

Simplex drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter

Dimensions/Weights

 

Length x Width x Height

2210 x 746 x 1080 mm (87 x 29.37 x 42.51 in)

Wheel Base

1465 mm / 57.67 in

Fuel Tank Capacity

24 litres / 5.27 gal / 6.34 gal US

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

215 Kg / 473 lb

Max. Permissible Weight

398 Kg / 876 lb

Ground Clearance

165 mm / 6.49 in

Seat Height (Unladen)

810 mm (31.9 inches)

Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)

5.75 litres 100 Km / 49 mpg / 40 mpg US

Top Speed

195 Kph / 121 mph

Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph

4.7 seconds