1995 BMW R 100 R Classic

Specifications
- Category
- Naked bike
- Displacement
- 980.0 ccm (59.80 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 980.00
- Engine details
- Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
- Power
- 60.0 HP (43.8 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 74.5 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
- Valves/cyl
- 2.0
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Dry weight
- 197.0 kg (434.3 pounds)
- Seat height
- 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Starter
- Electric
The 1995 BMW R 100 R Classic
1995 BMW R 100 R Classic sits near the top of BMW's air-cooled boxer lineup, dressed up with chrome and spoked wheels to evoke the marque's older touring roadsters while running the same platform underpinning the standard R 100 R. This is a torque-driven machine built for relaxed highway miles and back-road cruising rather than aggressive cornering, and the low seat height keeps it approachable for riders who aren't tall or especially confident with heavier machinery. The boxer twin's low-end pull makes it forgiving in traffic and satisfying on open roads, and the shaft drive means less fuss over the long haul. Owners tend to describe it as a bike you settle into rather than wrestle. The 1995 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1994 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This appeals to riders drawn to BMW's air-cooled era before the switch to the oilhead engines, often stepping away from modern naked bikes in search of mechanical simplicity. Collector interest remains moderate, with clean, well-documented examples holding steadier value than neglected ones.
Auction history
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | 1995 BMW R100RT Classic | $12,250 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 1995 BMW R100RT Classic | $7,500 | — | Bring a Trailer |



