BMW R 100s 1976 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1976 BMW R 100s

BMW R 100s 1976 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 100s
Year1976
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SpecificationValue
Year1976
AlternatorBosch 12V/240 W
BatteryBosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw)
Bore x Stroke94 x 70.6 mm
Capacity980 cc / 59.8 cu in
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Consumption Average5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2130 mm / 83.8 in Width 746 mm / 29.37 in Height 1210 mm / 47.6 in
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
FrameDouble sown tubs, dual cradle
Front Brakes2 x ∅260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.
Front Tyre3.25-19
Front Wheel1.85 B 19
Front Wheel Travel200 mm / 7.8 in
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.4 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 : 1
Gear Ratio Sport Version1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.49 in
IgnitionBattery ignition
Induction2 x constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106
LubricationWet sump
Max Power51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Rear Brakes260mm Drum
Rear SuspensionLong swinging arm with adjustable strut.
Rear Tyre4.00-18
Rear Wheel2.15 B 18
Rear Wheel Ratio1:2.91 or 1:3.00
Rear Wheel Travel125 mm / 4.9 in
Road TestCycle 1977
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in
Standing ¼ Mile12.974 sec. / 166.3 km/h / 103.32 mph
StartingElectric
Top Speed190.7 km/h / 118.5 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight220 kg / 484 lbs
Wheelbase1465 mm / 57.67 in