R100

Start of Production

1980

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End of Production

1984

Numbers Produced

10,111

Price

9,590 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

67 hp (49 KW) at 7,000 rpm

Max Torque

72 Nm / 53.09 ft lb at 5,500 rpm

Compression Ratio

8.2 : 1

Valves Per Cylinder

2

Valve Control

OHV, using push rod and rocker arm

Carburation System

2 constant depression carburettors, Bing  V 94/40/111 - 94/40/112

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 : 3.00

Bevel/Crownwheel

11 / 33 teeth / US 11/32 as R100/T

Electrical System

Ignition System

Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)

Alternator

Bosch 280 W

Starter

Bosch 0.7 Kw

Spark Plugs

Bosch W 5 D / Beru 14-5D / 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 / 6.89 in)

Wheel Rims, Front

2.15 B 19

Wheel Rims, Rear

2.50 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. Brembo 2 piston caliper

Brakes, Rear

Simplex drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter

Dimensions / Weights

Length x Width x Height

2210 x 746 x 1210 mm (87 x 29.37 x 47.63)

Wheel Base

1465 mm / 57.67 in

Fuel Tank Capacity

24 litres / 5.27 gal / 6.34 gal US

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

218 Kg / 480 lb

Max. Permissible Weight

398 Kg / 876 lb

Ground Clearance

165 mm / 6.49 in

Seat Height (Unladen)

820 mm (32.3 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

4.6 seconds