Class: adventure
Production: April 1993 – December 1999 (to July 2006 – USA)
Predecessor: BMW R100GS
Successor: BMW R1150GS
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | April 1993 – December 1999 | Name: BMW R1100GS Model code: 259E Parts Catalog Code: 0404 |
| USA | February 1994 – July 2006 | Name: BMW R1100GS Model code: 259E Parts Catalog Code: 0409 |
Specifications
BMW R1100GS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2189 mm / 86,2 in |
| Overall width | 890 mm / 35,0 in |
| Overall height | 1366 mm / 53,8 in |
| Seat height | 840/860 mm (adjustable seat) |
| Wheelbase | 1509 mm / 59,4 in |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm / 7,87 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 243 kg / 536 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever (adjustable spring pre-load), 190 mm / 7,48 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 200 mm / 7,87 in |
| Front tire size | 110/80-R19 (59H) |
| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 (69H) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) |
| Fuel capacity | 25,0 l / 6,6 US gal (reserve – 6,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,43 l / 100 km (36,6 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 99,0 x 70,5 mm |
| Displacement | 1085 cm³ (66,2 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 80,0 hp (59,0 kW) / 6750 rpm |
| Max. torque | 97,0 Nm (9,8 kg-m) / 5250 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,27 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 198 km/h (123 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 | 4.163 2.914 2.133 1.740 1.450 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW R1100GS: images, gallery.
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Videos
BMW R1100GS: video.
Manuals
BMW R1100GS: documentation.