BMW R100 R (1992-1993) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R100 was a naked motorcycle made by BMW in 1976 as a replacement model for the BMW/6 and manufactured until 1996, when it was replaced by the BMW K Series.

The BMW R100 standard model was available in many versions with different characteristics and designations, such as T, S, CS, RS, RS Classic, RT, RT Classic, TIC, TC, R, and GS.

The BMW R100 R was one of many versions of the base model. It came without a fairing, set new standards in BMW oddness, and was powered by a 980cc four-stroke twin-cylinder boxer engine.

In 1992, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R100 R, a naked motorcycle with the same package as previous models without significant modifications.

The bike packed standard features such as a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 41 mm Showa telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm of travel and a side-mounted single shock absorber on the rear with 135 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for power, the 1992 BMW R100 R had installed a 980cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, boasting 60 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 76 Nm (56 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.