Class: sport-tour
Production: April 1992 – December 1996
Predecessor: BMW K100RS
Related: BMW K1100LT
Successor: BMW K1200RS
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | April 1992 – December 1996 | Name: BMW K1100RS Model code: 89V2 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0522 |
| USA | November 1992 – June 1996 | Name: BMW K1100RS Model code: 89V2 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0532 |
Specifications
BMW K1100RS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2230 mm / 87,8 in |
| Overall width | 802 mm / 31,6 in |
| Overall height | 1260 mm / 49,6 in |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm / 61,6 in |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 268 kg / 591 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 41 mm, 135 mm / 5,3 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable), 120 mm / 4,4 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 VB17 |
| Rear tire size | 160/60 VB18 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-I) – K1100RS (to July 1993) Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – K1100RS (from July 1993) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-I) – K1100RS (to July 1993) Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – K1100RS (from July 1993) |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,5 x 70,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1093 cm³ (66,7 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 107,0 Nm (10,8 kg-m) / 5500 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,8 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 220 km/h (137 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.2 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | 4.500 2.960 2.300 1.880 1.610 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 460W – K1100RS (to September 1992) Three-phase generator, 14V / 700W – K1100RS (from September 1992) |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW K1100RS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW K1100RS: video.
Manuals
BMW K1100RS: documentation.