Class: adventure
Production: 1987-1996
Predecessor: BMW R80G/S
Successor: BMW R1100GS
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 1987-1989 | Name: BMW R100GS (1st generation) Model code: 47E1 |
| USA | January 1987 – March 1990 | Name: BMW R100GS (1st generation) Model code: 47E1 |
| Europe | 1990-1996 | Name: BMW R100GS (2nd generation) Model code: 47E2 |
| USA | October 1990 – September 1994 | Name: BMW R100GS (2nd generation) Model code: 47E2 |
| Europe | 1989-1995 | Name: BMW R100GS Paris Dakar (1st & 2nd generations) Model code: 47E1; 47E2 |
| USA | June 1989 – April 1990 | Name: BMW R100GS Paris Dakar (1st generation) Model code: 47E1 |
| USA | September 1990 – December 1995 | Name: BMW R100GS Paris Dakar (2nd generation) Model code: 47E2 |
Specifications
BMW R100GS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2290 mm / 90,1 in |
| Overall width | 1000 mm / 39,4 in |
| Overall height | 1165 mm / 45,9 in |
| Seat height | 850 mm / 33,5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1514 mm / 59,6 in |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm / 7,9 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 210 kg / 462 lbs 236 kg / 519 lbs – R100GS Paris Dakar |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 225 mm / 8,8 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever, 180 mm / 7,1 in |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21T |
| Rear tire size | 130/80-17T |
| Front brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Fuel capacity | 26,0 l / 6,86 US gal – BMW R100GS (1st generation) 24,0 l / 6,34 US gal – BMW R100GS (2nd generation) 35,0 l / 9,24 US gal – BMW R100GS Paris Dakar |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 94,0 x 70,6 mm |
| Displacement | 980,0 cm³ (59,8 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valve train | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 60,0 hp (44,0 kW) / 6500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 76,0 Nm (7,7 kg-m) / 3750 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,8 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 181 km/h (112 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Carburetor, 2x Bing 94/40/123 – 94/40/124 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch) |
| Alternator | Alternator Bosch 280W |
| Battery capacity | |
Images
BMW R100GS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R100GS: video.
Manuals
BMW R100GS: documentation.