The BMW K 100 RS sport tourer was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1983 as the second member of the new K Family. The engineering of the RS was identical with the K 100 basic model yet the advanced half-shell fairing proved an eye-catcher with elegantly styled contours combining with aerodynamic qualities. The RS has a low centre of gravity due to the side-mounted engine and comparatively low weight for this category of motorcycle. This permits sheer riding pleasure away from motorways, and the motorcycle remained a familiar sight on the roads even 30 years after it was launched.