1983 BMW R 100RT vs 1983 BMW R 100RT vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
1983 BMW R 100RT 1983 BMW R 100RT

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
203 km/h / 126 mph
Weight
573.2 pounds
1983 BMW R 100RT 1983 BMW R 100RT

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
N/A
Top Speed
179.0 km/h / 111.2 mph
Weight
573.2 pounds
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Sport touring

Engine
Titanium valves
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
498.2 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen.
Year1982 - 83-
Colours-Metallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelBMW R 100RT-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Height (in.)-47.8 inches
Height (mm)-1215 mm
Length (in.)-84.3 inches
Width (mm)-825 mm
Seat Height (in.)-31.9 inches
Seat Height (mm)-810 mm
Storage-Saddle bags
Wheelbase (in.)-57.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1460 mm
Width (in.)-32.5 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Length (mm)-2140 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1465 mm / 57.67 in1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.49 in-
Height1465 mm / 57.67 in1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2110 mm / 87 in2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width746 mm / 29.37 in825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons5.02 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres19.00 litres
Wet Weight (kg)260.0 kg226.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)573.2 pounds498.2 pounds
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight238 Kg / 525 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)111.2 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)179.0 km/h-
Top Speed203 km/h / 126 mph-
Max Power51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm-
Max Torque76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlOHVDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.7 x 2.8 inches2.9 x 2.3 inches
Displacement (cc)979.00 cc999.8 cc
Displacement (ci)59.74 cubic inches61.01 cubic inches
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxerIn-line four, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (mm)94.0 x 70.6 mm73.4 x 59.0 mm
Displacement980 cc 59.8 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinderTitanium valves
Fuel System-Injection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke94 x 70.6 mm-
Compression Ratio9.5:112.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust-Stainless steel, 4-2-1
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg-
Fuel Induction2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106-
IgnitionBattery ignitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump-
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System24
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw)-
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchDry single plate, with diaphragm springWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Chain   (final drive)
Final Drive Gear Ratio (Bevel/Crown Teeth)11 / 32 teeth or 10 / 32 teeth-
Gear Ratios1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50-
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Number of Chain Links-116
Primary Drive-Constant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links.
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Trail (in.)-3.9 inches
Trail (mm)-100 mm
Frame TypeDouble sown tubs, dual cradleTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearLong swinging arm with adjustable strut.Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake-25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Trail-100 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorBosch 12V/240 W-
Instrumentation-TFT multifunction instrument panel
Lighting system-Dual LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSimplex ∅200 mm drumSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front3.25 H-19120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear4.00 H-18-
Wheel Ratio - Rear1:2.91 or 1:3.00-
Wheels - Front1.85 B 19-
Wheels - Rear2.75 C 18-