about
Otus is my 1977 BMW R100 /7 sidecar rig. Otus is my first, and most beloved, motorcycle.
specifications
Engine & Performance
- Type: Four-stroke, air-cooled, pushrod-operated Boxer twin (horizontally opposed)
- Displacement: 980 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 94 × 70.6 mm
- Horsepower: 60 hp @ 6,500 RPM
- Torque: 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) @ 6,500 RPM
- Carburetion: Dual Bing constant-velocity carburetors
- Top Speed: Approximately 117 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds
Powertrain & Chassis
- Transmission: 5-speed manual.
- Final Drive: Shaft drive enclosed in the swingarm
- Frame: Tubular steel double-loop frame
- Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks
- Rear Suspension: Swingarm with dual shock absorbers, featuring external preload adjustment
Brakes & Wheels
- Front Brakes: Standard perforated single disc brake (upgraded to dual discs!)
- Rear Brakes: Expanding drum brake
- Wheels: 19-inch front and 18-inch rear, featuring alloy rims with wire spokes
Dimensions & Capacities
- Wheelbase: 57.7 inches (1,465 mm)
- Dry Weight: Approximately 430 - 473 lbs (195 - 215 kg) fully fueled
- Fuel Capacity: 6.34 US gallons (24 liters)