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==1980==
{{Motorcycle
[[Image:1980-BMW-R100RT-Red-7448-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R100RT in Red]][[Image:1980-BMW-R100RT-Red-7448-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R100RT in Red]][[Image:1980-BMW-R100RT-Red-7448-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R100RT in Red]]
|name            = BMW R100RT
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|photo            = Bmw-r100rt-1983-1983-1.jpg
|aka              = R 100 RT
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978 - 1996
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Touring
|engine          = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 94.0mm x 70.6mm
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        = 104 mph (168 km/h)
|power            = 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          = 54.95 ft/lbs (74.5 Nm) @ 3750RPM
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} '88-94
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 53030}} '88-94
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate, [[diaphragm]] spring <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: dual adjustable shocks
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/90-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 57.72 inches (1466 mm)
|length          = 83.11 inches (2111 mm)
|width            = 29.41 inches (747 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      = 33.46 inches (850 mm)
|dry_weight      = 471.79 pounds (214.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 236.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-161}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[BMW]] R100RT''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1978 and 1996. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (168 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 54.95 ft/lbs (74.5 Nm) @ 3750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was an [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 94.0mm [[bore]] x 70.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 980.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25H19 front tire and a 4.00H18 rear tire. Later models had a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via twin discs in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The R100RT was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 471.79 pounds (214.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.72 inches (1466 mm) long. 
==1978 BMW R 100 RT==
The 1978 MY BMW R 100 RT has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.
It also comes with standard features such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
==1979 BMW R 100 RT==
The 1979 MY BMW R 100 RT comes with standard fittings such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.
==1980 BMW R 100 RT==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1980-BMW-R100RT-Red-7448-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R100RT in Red
File:1980-BMW-R100RT-Red-7448-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R100RT in Red
File:1980-BMW-R100RT-Red-7448-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 BMW R100RT in Red
File:bmw-r100rt-1980-1980-1.jpg|600px|1980 BMW R 100 RT
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The 1980 MY BMW R 100 RT is a liter-class, half-faired touring machine from the House of Munich, that blends agility and performance, in a package capable of taking you to the four corners of the earth. A maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque is achieved by its air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant that is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
It also comes with die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
==1981 BMW R 100 RT==
The 1981 MY BMW R 100 RT has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.
In addition, it boasts standard features such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
==1982 BMW R 100 RT==
The 1982 MY BMW R 100 RT addresses touring riders who also want more agility from their two-wheeler. This machine comes with die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a single rear disc, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
Also, it boasts a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.
==1983 BMW R 100 RT==
[[File:bmw-r100rt-1983-1983-2.jpg|600px|1983 BMW R 100 RT]]
[[File:bmw-r100rt-1983-1983-1.jpg|600px|1983 BMW R 100 RT]]
[[File:bmw-r100rt-1983-1983-0.jpg|600px|1983 BMW R 100 RT]]
The House of Munich has launched the 1983 MY R 100 RT for touring riders who expect more agility and nimbleness from their one-liter machine. It sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that produces 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque.
In addition, it comes with standard fittings such as die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a single rear disc, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
==1984 BMW R 100 RT==
[[File:bmw-r100rt-1984-1984-0.jpg|600px|1984 BMW R 100 RT]]
The 1984 MY BMW R 100 RT comes with die-cast aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust, a dual seat, a small luggage rack, pillion grab rails. a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a front telescopic fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, dual front disc brakes, a 200mm drum in the rear, a large round headlamp and a center stand.
It mainly addresses riders who want to spend more time in the saddle, but who still want an agile, liter-class machine, and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 76 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 980cc, two cylinder boxer powerhouse.


==1995==
==1995==
[[Image:1995-BMW-R100RT-Classic.jpg|left|thumb|1995 BMW R100RT Classic]]
[[Image:1995-BMW-R100RT-Classic.jpg|left|thumb|1995 BMW R100RT Classic]]
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*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP6ES|BP6ES]]
 
 
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==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R100RT, BMW]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R100RT, BMW]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
[[Category:Touring motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]

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