BMW R 100gs 1987 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1987 BMW R 100gs

BMW R 100gs 1987 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 100gs
Year1987
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SpecificationValue
Year1987
AlternatorBosch 12V/280 W
Bevel / Crown wheel11/34 teeth
Bore x Stroke94 x 70.6 mm
Capacity980 cc / 59.8 cu in.
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front BrakesSingle ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.
Front Tyre90/90-21
Front Wheel1.85 - 21 MTH 2
Front Wheel Travel225 mm / 8.8 in
Fuel Capacity24 L / 6.3 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1
Ground Clearance200 mm / 7.9 in
IgnitionElectronic ignition, Bosch
Induction2 x Bing carburetors
Max Power44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre41.7 kW / 56 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200 Drum
Rear SuspensionParalever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression
Rear Tyre130/80-17
Rear Wheel2.50 - 17 MTH 2
Rear Wheel Ratio1:3.09
Rear Wheel Travel180 mm / 7.0 in
Road TestAdventure Group test Motosprint 1988
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in
StartingElectric
Top Speed181 km/h / 112 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight210 kg / 462 lbs
Wheelbase1514 mm / 59.6 in