1977 BMW R100RS

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Factory photos of the 1977 BMW R100RS with alloy wheels.
Factory photos of the 1977 BMW R100RS with alloy wheels.
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Seven pieces make up the ground-breaking front fairing on the 1977 BMW R100RS.
Seven pieces make up the ground-breaking front fairing on the 1977 BMW R100RS.
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Unusually shaped for its day, the 1977 BMW R100RS was a pioneer in the steps towards aerodynamically-designed street bikes.
Unusually shaped for its day, the 1977 BMW R100RS was a pioneer in the steps towards aerodynamically-designed street bikes.
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The cockpit view of a 1977 BMW R100RS.
The cockpit view of a 1977 BMW R100RS.
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A solo seat (top) came standard on 1977 models of the BMW R100RS. The dual seat (bottom) was standard from 1978-on, with the solo a special order item.
A solo seat (top) came standard on 1977 models of the BMW R100RS. The dual seat (bottom) was standard from 1978-on, with the solo a special order item.
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A gentleman’s express of the first order: The 1977 BMW R100RS with solo saddle.
A gentleman’s express of the first order: The 1977 BMW R100RS with solo saddle.
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A 1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport in Police White and Rennesport Red. Only 200 were produced with this color scheme.
A 1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport in Police White and Rennesport Red. Only 200 were produced with this color scheme.
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The second-generation BMW R100RS was introduced in 1987 but dropped in 1993.
The second-generation BMW R100RS was introduced in 1987 but dropped in 1993.
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A line drawing of BMW's boxer twin engine.
A line drawing of BMW's boxer twin engine.
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It's always surprising how funny period advertisements can look, especially after 30 years of changes in clothing styles and more.
It's always surprising how funny period advertisements can look, especially after 30 years of changes in clothing styles and more.

1977 BMW R100RS
Years produced:
1977-1984 (first generation)
Claimed power: 70hp @ 7,250rpm
Top speed: 108mph (period test)
Engine: 980cc ohv, air-cooled opposed twin
Transmission: 5-speed
Weight (wet): 243kg (535lb)
MPG: 42-50

Price then/now: $4,595 (1977) / $2,500-$5,000

  • Published on Nov 28, 2007
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