R 100 GS

1992 BMW R 100 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's allround motorcycle platform, the 1992 BMW R 100 GS 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 while maximum torque reaches 76 Nm (56.1 lb-ft), 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 measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,514 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 26-liter (6.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1988 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.