Showing posts with label BMW R100RS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW R100RS. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
1977 BMW R100RS - Suddenly an awful lot of bikes look awfully old-fashioned
This, riders, is the new BMW R100RS. And if you think it looks great in this picture, picture yourself pulling up to a light on it next to a group of ordinary bikes. Of course, BMW doesn't just design a motorcycle to look great. We design a motorcycle to work great, too. Our unique, frame-mounted Integral Cockpit Fairing, for example, was designed in the wind-tunnel to be a functioning part of the total motorcycle. Not an afterthought. What results is a kind of streamlining that does more. You'll notice the spoilers in the mid-section. And a smooth, flowing surface that starts below the covered headlight and continues up over the parking light and windscreen. These surfaces combine to create downforce. And that downforce gives the rider better roadholding and stability. Not just at high speeds, but at all speeds...
1977 BMW R100RS 2-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"
Saturday, November 13, 2010
1989 BMW R100RS - The 300,000 Mile motorcycle club
The BMW 200,000-mile motorcycle club has a 300,000 mile rival. In a world where most motorcycles are destined to become scrap metal after fewer than 25,000 miles, it's not unknown for BMW's to log six-figure mileages. A fact which helps explain the well-known BMW 200,000 Mile Motorcycle Club. What may surprise you, however, is that there is also a BMW 300,000-Mile Motorcycle Club. What is it about BMW motorcycles like the R100RS above that allows them to cover such extraordinary distances?.....
R100-RS R-100
1989 BMW R100RS - The 300,000 Mile motorcycle club Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
R100-RS R-100
1989 BMW R100RS - The 300,000 Mile motorcycle club Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
1976 Suzuki GS400B Motorcycle Road Test & Specs
Contents: Road Tests: Suzuki GS400B, Montesa Cota 348; Riding Impressions: Kawasaki KZ650 Four, BMW R100RS; Competition: The Wagner Cup Trials - Marland Whaley and Honda's second was a first; The Superbowl - Ellis did it again; Laguna Seca - Steve Baker; Features: Honda CB400F vs. Kawasaki KH400 vs. Suzuki GT380 vs. Yamaha RD400; The BMW Racers; Cycle Guide's used bike pricing guide part 1; more
GS400-B GS-400 KZ-650 R100-RS R-100 CB400-F CB-400 KH-400 GT-380 RD-400
1976 November Cycle Guide Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue - Suzuki available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
GS400-B GS-400 KZ-650 R100-RS R-100 CB400-F CB-400 KH-400 GT-380 RD-400
1976 November Cycle Guide Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue - Suzuki available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
1988 Yamaha FZR400 - the best handling bike you can buy
Contents: Cover Test: Yamaha FZR400; FZR400R; Motorcycles: Yamaha 1300 Venture; Continental Conflict - the Eurosport Twins - Moto Guzzi 1000 Lemans, Ducati 750 Paso, BMW R100RS, Doppelganger; Features: The Machinists - the sculptors who make unique motorcycles possible; Citizen Leno - Jay Leno took exception to a proposed California helmet law; The Gatlin Gun / Jesse Gatlin; Updating BMW Forks; more
FZR-400 FZR-400R R100-RS R-100RS R-100
1988 May Motorcyclist Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue - Yamaha available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
FZR-400 FZR-400R R100-RS R-100RS R-100
1988 May Motorcyclist Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue - Yamaha available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
BMW R100RS Motorcycle Collector Series Book by Bill Stermer
When it was first released in 1977, BMW's new R100RS caused a sensation. This elegant motorcycle sported a revolutionary wedge-shaped fairing that offered the rider near total enclosure for unparalleled comfort and protection. When fitted with optional saddlebags it sang the song of the open road that BMW riders cherished: long distances at high speeds with comfort and convenience.
The first modern motorcycle with a frame-mounted fairing, it was not only the most stunning BMW model, but with its new 980cc flat-twin motor, also the most powerful. Soon, a vast aftermarket sprang up around it with all sorts of updates for its suspension, handling and power.
The R100-RS had a charmed life of sorts. Once the K-series four-cylinder line was released in Europe in 1984, BMW discontinued the R100 series twins. Enthusiasts protested, pleaded, demanded, and BMW responded by re-releasing an updated R100 series, including the RS, in 1988.
Though the R10ORS was last manufactured in 1993, it continues to live on as one of the most recognizable and ground-breaking motorcycles of our time. Long-time motorcycle journalist Bill Stermer, who has owned both versions of the MOORS, writes an insightful insider's view of this storied machine.
The Whitehorse Press Motorcycle Collector Series covers landmark motorcycles—machines that have altered the direction of motorcycling and inspired loyalty among their owners.
Forward:
When introduced for the 1977 model year, the BMW R100RS was the most exotic and expensive motorcycle sold in the United States. With its wedge-shaped fairing, driveshaft, and legendary BMW flat-twin, air-cooled engine, the bike represented long distances at high speeds, elegance, class, reliability, and unruffled travel at the very pinnacle of motorcycling.
The RS was produced through 1984, then the 1,000cc air-cooled twin line was dropped as BMW turned its attention to its liquid-cooled line of 1,000cc K100 fours and 750cc K75 triples. Usually, when a model is dropped, that's the end of the story.
But incredibly, because of popular demand, BMW refined and reintroduced the R100RS (and other R100 twins) after several model years. By the time it had run its course in 1993, the RS had come to be regarded as one of the most beautiful and functional motorcycles ever made. This is the story of where it came from, what it was like to ride, and what it meant to motorcycling.
When Dan Kennedy of Whitehorse Press mentioned that he wanted to publish a series of books about significant motorcycles that had inspired an enduring passion among their loyal followers, I knew immediately what my first contribution had to be.
I have owned an example of both a twin-shock and a Monolever RIOORS, and today own an example of its successor, the R I 100RS that debuted in 1994. You might call me an RS fanatic.
I have been a motorcyclist since high school, and in 1978 became an associate editor of Cycle, which at the time was the largest-circulation motorcycle magazine in the world. Two years after riding an RS through Europe in 1979, I bought one and put more than 100,000 miles on my red/smoke twin-shock. I rode it all over the United States, modified it, rode it on the track at several of Reg Pridmore's CLASS performance riding schools, commuted on it, and took weekend trips and vacations. When I married Margery it served as our honeymoon vehicle. In 1990 I joined the staff of Ridermagazine as editorial director, a position I held four years. Later, when I knew the R10ORS was going away for good, I bought a blue 1992 Monolever and put 26,000 miles on it.
So to riders everywhere—whatever you ride—may all bikes serve as well and reliably, and deliver as much satisfaction as the RS-series BMW twins have delivered to me.
2002 BMW R100RS Motorcycle Collector Series Book by Bill Stermer available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
The first modern motorcycle with a frame-mounted fairing, it was not only the most stunning BMW model, but with its new 980cc flat-twin motor, also the most powerful. Soon, a vast aftermarket sprang up around it with all sorts of updates for its suspension, handling and power.
The R100-RS had a charmed life of sorts. Once the K-series four-cylinder line was released in Europe in 1984, BMW discontinued the R100 series twins. Enthusiasts protested, pleaded, demanded, and BMW responded by re-releasing an updated R100 series, including the RS, in 1988.
Though the R10ORS was last manufactured in 1993, it continues to live on as one of the most recognizable and ground-breaking motorcycles of our time. Long-time motorcycle journalist Bill Stermer, who has owned both versions of the MOORS, writes an insightful insider's view of this storied machine.
The Whitehorse Press Motorcycle Collector Series covers landmark motorcycles—machines that have altered the direction of motorcycling and inspired loyalty among their owners.
Forward:
When introduced for the 1977 model year, the BMW R100RS was the most exotic and expensive motorcycle sold in the United States. With its wedge-shaped fairing, driveshaft, and legendary BMW flat-twin, air-cooled engine, the bike represented long distances at high speeds, elegance, class, reliability, and unruffled travel at the very pinnacle of motorcycling.
The RS was produced through 1984, then the 1,000cc air-cooled twin line was dropped as BMW turned its attention to its liquid-cooled line of 1,000cc K100 fours and 750cc K75 triples. Usually, when a model is dropped, that's the end of the story.
But incredibly, because of popular demand, BMW refined and reintroduced the R100RS (and other R100 twins) after several model years. By the time it had run its course in 1993, the RS had come to be regarded as one of the most beautiful and functional motorcycles ever made. This is the story of where it came from, what it was like to ride, and what it meant to motorcycling.
When Dan Kennedy of Whitehorse Press mentioned that he wanted to publish a series of books about significant motorcycles that had inspired an enduring passion among their loyal followers, I knew immediately what my first contribution had to be.
I have owned an example of both a twin-shock and a Monolever RIOORS, and today own an example of its successor, the R I 100RS that debuted in 1994. You might call me an RS fanatic.
I have been a motorcyclist since high school, and in 1978 became an associate editor of Cycle, which at the time was the largest-circulation motorcycle magazine in the world. Two years after riding an RS through Europe in 1979, I bought one and put more than 100,000 miles on my red/smoke twin-shock. I rode it all over the United States, modified it, rode it on the track at several of Reg Pridmore's CLASS performance riding schools, commuted on it, and took weekend trips and vacations. When I married Margery it served as our honeymoon vehicle. In 1990 I joined the staff of Ridermagazine as editorial director, a position I held four years. Later, when I knew the R10ORS was going away for good, I bought a blue 1992 Monolever and put 26,000 miles on it.
So to riders everywhere—whatever you ride—may all bikes serve as well and reliably, and deliver as much satisfaction as the RS-series BMW twins have delivered to me.
2002 BMW R100RS Motorcycle Collector Series Book by Bill Stermer available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
1978 BMW R100S - Balanced Performance
Our engineers and highly skilled test riders design great performance into every BMW. You have to be a top-notch rider to get it all out.
R100-S R-100S R-100 R100RS R100-RS
1978 BMW R100S Bavarian Motor Works 2-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com
Search our Magazine Back Issue Index for vintage Motorcycle Magazine Back Issues for sale.
To search our full inventory of Vintage Motorcycle Advertisements, Articles, and Road Tests CLICK HERE.
Monday, March 29, 2010
1978 Tour-Testing BMW R100RS
Cover: The road to the Sierra Blanca ski area near Ruidoso, NM, provided superb scenery for short tours from the Aspencade Rally in nearby Ruidoso, NM
Contents: Road Tests: BMW R100RS, Moto Guzzi 850T3, Kawasaki KZ400 Custom; Features: Build a miniature Motorcycle Hobby; Ergonomics - how to make your cycle fit; How to tour lightweight; New Safety study probes motorcycle accidents; Honda introduces new models; more
1978 March Rider Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com in the " Motorcycle Magazines" category
Search our Magazine Back Issue Index for vintage Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issues for sale.
To search our full inventory of Vintage Motorcycle Advertisements, Articles, and Road Tests CLICK HERE.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
1991 Six-Shooter Showdown of Honda CBR600F2, Kawasaki ZX600R Ninja, Kawasaki ZX-6, Suzuki GSX600F Katana & Yamaha FZR600R
1991 March Motorcyclist Motorcycle Magazine Back Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com in the "Magazine Back Issue Index" category
Motorcycles: On the cover - Six-Shooter Showdown of Honda CBR600F2, Kawasaki ZX600R Ninja, Kawasaki ZX-6, Suzuki GSX600F Katana, Yamaha FZR600R;;; Test BMW R100RS; BMW K1 after 10,000 miles
Other Articles: Bonus Section: 1991 Street-Bike Buyer's Guide; Getting to Know your Wheel Bearings; Shopping for financing, Insurance, warranties, incentives; The Ten Best buys of 1991
Search our Magazine Back Issue Index for more old Motorcycle Magazine Back Issues for sale.
To search our full inventory of Vintage Motorcycle Advertisements, Articles, and Road Tests CLICK HERE.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)