R100

BMW R100 used a 2-cylinder 4-stroke boxer engine of 980 cc capacity. Model production began in 1976, there was a pre-mature shutdown and eventual revival in 1985, and completion of the series in 1996. However, before you work on your R100, double-check to see if you have a BMW R100 service manual.

The R 100 RS was the first motorcycle with a standard frame fixed full fairing. This innovation gave birth to the modern sport-touring bike. The R-100 models were given a double disc brake on the front wheel. For 1976 to 1979 models, a pivot caliper ATE disc was used as the front brake. From 1980 models onwards, front brakes were switched over to a Brembo fixed caliper brake, and the master cylinder migrated from under the tank to the right handlebar. 

The driver was a laterally opposed 2-cylinder boxer engine with  overhead valves and lower camshaft. Driving the camshaft was a duplex, later simplex, chain which had a spring-loaded chain tensioner. A 5-speed manual transmission and shaft drive to the rear wheel completed the drivetrain.

Originally, intended to be BMW's new innovative bike, the R100 has been one bike in a long line of BMW's that has truly made its mark. With that said, why don't you stop by and grab yourself a BMW R100 workshop manual, today.