R 100 RT

1995 BMW R 100 RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1995 BMW R 100 RT touring motorcycle, BMW relies on a 979 cc (59.7 cu in) two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 72.6 Nm (53.5 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 61.3 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), 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 RT measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 807 mm (31.8 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1978 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.