| General |
| Year | - | 1984 - 85 |
| Colours | Jet Black/Silver, Racing Yellow/Silver, Caspian Blue/Silver | - |
| Make Model | - | BMW R 100RS |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in. | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm / 58.7 in. | 1465 mm / 57.67 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 165 mm / 6.49 in |
| Height | 1,095 mm / 43.1 in. | 1300 mm / 51.8 in |
| Length | 2,150 mm / 84.6 in. | 2130 mm / 83.8 in |
| Width | 695 mm / 27.4 in. | 746 mm / 29.37 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 451.9 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.60 litres / 4.39 gallons | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 230 kg / 506 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | - | 196 km/h / 121.5 mph |
| Max Power | - | 51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 72.00 | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.3415 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | - | 13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 865.00 cc | - |
| Engine Type | Twin | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 90.0 x 68.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.5 x 2.7 inches | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 52.78 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement | - | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. |
| Engine Detail | - | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Twin carburettors with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters | - |
| Bore x Stroke | - | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | - | Air cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg |
| Fuel Induction | - | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 |
| Ignition | Digital - inductive type | Battery ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Final Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| 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 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | - | 5 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel cradle | Double sown tubs, dual cradle |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm forks with adjustable preload | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Suspension - Rear | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. |
| Rake | 27.0° | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | - | Bosch 12V/240 W |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 255 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Simplex ∅200 mm drum |
| Tyres - Front | 100/90-19 | 3.25 - H19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80-17 | 4.00 - H18 |
| Wheel Ratio - Rear | - | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.15 - B19 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 2.50 - B18 |