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End of Production

1995

Numbers Produced

Approx 3,700 (included in R100R)

Price

14,950 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

60 hp (44 KW) at 6,500 rpm

Max Torque

76 Nm / 56 ft lb at 3,750 rpm

Compression Ratio

8.5 : 1

Valves Per Cylinder

2

Valve Control

OHV, using push rod and rocker arm

Carburation System

2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/123 -  94/40/124

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

Rear Wheel Ratio

1 : 3.09

Bevel/Crownwheel

11 / 34 teeth

Electrical System

Ignition System

Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)

Alternator

Bosch 240 W

Starter

Bosch 0.7 Kw

Spark Plugs

Bosch W 7 DC / Beru 14-7 DU

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

BMW Paralever swinging arm

Spring Travel Front/Rear

135 / 135 mm (5.31 x 5.31 in)

Wheel Rims, Front

2.50 x 18 MTH 2

Wheel Rims, Rear

2.50 x 17 MTH 2

Tyres, Front

110 / 80 V18

Tyres, Rear

140 / 80 V 17

Brakes, Front

Single disc brake 285 mm / 11.22 in diameter (optional dual disc 285 mm / 11.22 in diameter). Brembo 4 piston caliper

Brakes, Rear

Simplex drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter

Dimensions/Weights

Length x Width x Height

2210 x 1000 x 1190 mm (87 x 39.37 x 46.85 in)

Wheel Base

1495 mm / 58.85 in

Fuel Tank Capacity

24 litres / 5.27 gal / 6.34 gal US

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

215 Kg / 8.46 in

Max. Permissible Weight

420 Kg / 925 lb

Ground Clearance

200 mm / 7.87 in

Seat Height (Unladen)

Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)

4.9 litres 100 Km / 57 mpg / 48 mpg US

Top Speed

181 Kph / 112 mph

Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph

4.8 seconds