1989 BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's super motard motorcycle platform, the 1989 BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar features a 979 cc (59.7 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 61.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the R 100 GS Paris-Dakar measures 250 kg (551 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.17 kg per horsepower). The 35-liter (9.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 162 km/h (101 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1989 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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