BMW R 100 R (Classic, Mystic): review, history, specs

Class: heritage
Production: 1991-1995
Successor: BMW R1100R


Markets	Production	Name & Codes
Europe	1991-1995	Name: BMW R100R (Classic) Model code: 2473
Europe	1993-1995	Name: BMW R100R (Mystic) Model code: 2473
USA	September 1991 – December 1995	Name: BMW R100R (Classic) Model code: 2473
USA	March 1994 – September 1995	Name: BMW R100R (Mystic) Model code: 2473

BMW R100R: specs.


DIMENSIONS
Overall length	2210 mm / 87,0 in
Overall width	1000 mm / 39,4 in
Overall height	1190 mm / 46,8 in
Seat height	800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase	1495 mm / 58,8 in
Ground clearance	200 mm / 7,9 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight	218 kg / 481 lbs – Classic 215 kg / 474 lbs – Mystic
FRAME
Frame (type)	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork, 135 mm / 5,3 in
Rear suspension, travel	BMW Paralever, 135 mm / 5,3 in
Front tire size	110/80-V18
Rear tire size	140/80-V17
Front brake	Double disc, 285 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake	Drum
Fuel capacity	24,0 l / 6,3 US gal
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 240W
Battery capacity

BMW R100R: images, gallery.

BMW R100R: video.

BMW R100R: documentation.