The BMW R 100 RT was a touring bike launched in 1978. It used an air-cooled 980cc boxer twin with shaft drive and had a large fairing for excellent weather protection.
It was popular for long-distance touring and police use. A monolever version arrived in 1987, and production ended in 1996. Rivals included the Honda Gold Wing and Moto Guzzi California.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ![]() |
980 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 850 mm | 27 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 28 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 28 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1990 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1989 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1988 | ![]() |
979 cc | 60 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1987 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1986 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1985 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 26 |
| 1984 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 26 |
| 1983 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1982 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1981 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |
| 1980 | ![]() |
979 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 807 mm | 27 |