BMW R 100 GS PD Classic - 1996 Specifications and Reviews

The 1996 BMW R 100 GS PD Classic is a versatile adventure-touring motorcycle ideal for riders seeking a dependable, capable all-rounder. Its air-cooled 980cc boxer engine delivers smooth, linear power with excellent torque characteristics, while the proven shaft drive and robust frame ensure reliability across varied terrain and conditions.

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General information

CategoryAllround
Year1996
ModelBMW R 100 GS PD Classic

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Gearbox5-speed
Valves per cylinder2
Torque74.50 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3750
Power60.00
Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Capacity:980.00 ccm (59.80 cubic inches)
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc236.0 kg (520.3 pounds)
 
 

Other specs

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StarterElectric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

60 hp
Peak Power
6.5s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track20%
City50%
Cornering55%
Daily Riding60%
Touring80%
Passenger65%

Rider Profile

Best ForSuited to riders with at least some prior motorcycling experience, given the tall seat height and the quirks of a big air-cooled boxer.
PurposeBuilt as a go-anywhere adventure-tourer, equally happy on long paved journeys and mild gravel or dirt tracks.
Rider FitA tall 850mm seat height and 236kg curb weight demand reasonable rider height and strength, especially at low speed or off-road.
CharacterA rugged, characterful classic boxer GS that rewards patience with mechanical simplicity, durability, and old-school adventure charm.
Not Ideal ForNot the right choice for riders chasing outright speed, sharp sport handling, or a lightweight, low-maintenance modern machine.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1996 BMW R 100 GS PD Classic Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 850mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 1996 BMW R 100 GS PD Classic, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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