When did the BMW are 100 RT come out?
Here it is March, 2010 and I am commuting on my 1979 R100RT as I was 31 years ago. I’m the original owner. The report is accurate from my perspective. The bike is very happy in 5th at about 80 mph. I haven’t gotten around to the dual plug conversion, but other riders of the same bike were happy they made the conversion.
What’s the difference between BMW R80RT and R100RT?
Folks should realize that the R80RT and R100RT are the exact same bike except for sizes of cylinders and pistons, and since the R80’s are smaller, its carburetors are smaller, too (earlier versions). There is no noticeable weight difference and absolutely no physical size difference.
Is the BMW airhead still on the road?
BMW survived by keeping its head down and banking on sensible engineering, manufacturing execution, and reliability. And as a testament to its Bavarian build quality, every single bike that we assembled for this airhead retrospective is on the road to this day—registered, insured and still piling on miles.
Is the BMW airhead the most powerful bike?
BMW never claimed these bikes to be the fastest or lightest or most powerful. And sure, they lack ABS, traction control, fuel injection, or even a fuel gauge. In the exchange, however, the Germans managed to create truly enduring designs—simple, sturdy, and smooth machines. And even by today’s standards these bikes remain perfectly rideable.
When did the BMW r100r come out 25 years ago?
The absolute last gasp for road-going, naked, standard Airheads, with the full culmination of 25 years or incremental technological advances, the R100R represents the full evolution from the slash 5 series, 25 years earlier.
BMW survived by keeping its head down and banking on sensible engineering, manufacturing execution, and reliability. And as a testament to its Bavarian build quality, every single bike that we assembled for this airhead retrospective is on the road to this day—registered, insured and still piling on miles.
What kind of engine does a BMW airhead have?
“Airheads”, for the purpose of this website, and this article, means BMW motorcycles with the 2 cylinder boxer-layout engine style with two valves in each head, as produced beginning 12/1969 (as 1970 /5 models). Airheads are generally considered as being in production into 1995; but there were some for 1996.
How much does a BMW airhead bike cost?
Airheads are often owned by engineer/pilot/boffin types who keep good maintenance records. This and a compression test, although not 100% foolproof, will usually help weed out neglected bikes. The $2500 bikes usually are neglected and need significant maintenance and overhaul.