| General |
| Comments | - | 3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen. |
| Year | 1982 - 83 | - |
| Colours | - | Metallic Reflective Blue |
| Make Model | BMW 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 Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.49 in | - |
| Height | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1215 mm / 47.8 in. |
| Length | 2110 mm / 87 in | 2140 mm / 84.3 in. |
| Width | 746 mm / 29.37 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 3.49 US quarts |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 3.30 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.34 gallons | 5.02 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 24.00 litres | 19.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 260.0 kg | 226.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 573.2 pounds | 498.2 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons |
| Coolant Capacity | - | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
| Wet Weight | 238 Kg / 525 lbs | 226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 111.2 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 179.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph | - |
| Max Power | 51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Fuel Control | OHV | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | 2.9 x 2.3 inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 979.00 cc | 999.8 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 59.74 cubic inches | 61.01 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | 73.4 x 59.0 mm |
| Displacement | 980 cc 59.8 cu in | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | Titanium valves |
| Fuel System | - | Injection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 70.6 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | - |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel, 4-2-1 |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | - |
| Ignition | Battery ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 2 | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Bosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw) | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Chain Size | - | 525 |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist. |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain (final drive) |
| Final Drive Gear Ratio (Bevel/Crown Teeth) | 11 / 32 teeth or 10 / 32 teeth | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Number of Chain Links | - | 116 |
| Primary Drive | - | Constant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links. |
| Sprocket | - | 17/45 (front/rear) |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 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 Type | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Long 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 - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | - |
| Instrumentation | - | TFT multifunction instrument panel |
| Lighting system | - | Dual LED headlight |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Double disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston. |
| Brakes - Rear | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Single 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 - Front | 3.25 H-19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.00 H-18 | - |
| Wheel Ratio - Rear | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 | - |
| Wheels - Front | 1.85 B 19 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 2.75 C 18 | - |