BMW R 1100 S: review, history, specs

Class: sport
Production: December 1996 – July 2005
Predecessor: BMW R100S
Successor: BMW R1200S

BMW R 1100 S (Europe, USA), 1996-2005

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeDecember 1996 – July 2005Name: BMW R1100S
Model code: 259S
Parts Catalog Code: 0422
USAJanuary 1997 – September 2004Name: BMW R1100S
Model code: 259S
Parts Catalog Code: 0432

Specifications


BMW R1100S: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2180 mm / 85,8 in
Overall width880 mm / 34,6 in
Overall height1160 mm / 45,7 in
Seat height800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase1478 mm / 58,2 in
Ground clearance172 mm / 6,8 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight229 kg / 505 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension, travelBMW Telelever (adjustable rebound damping), 110 mm / 4,3 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size170/60 ZR17

180/55 ZR17 (option)
Front brakeDouble disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – R1100S (to November 2000)

Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-I) – R1100S (from November 2000)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – R1100S (to November 2000)

Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-I) – R1100S (from November 2000)
Fuel capacity18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption5,78 l / 100 km (40,7 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer)
Bore & Stroke99,0 x 70,5 mm
Displacement1085 cm³ (66,2 cu in)
Compression ratio11.3:1
Valve trainChain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power98,0 hp (72,0 kW) / 7500 rpm
Max. torque97,0 Nm (9,8 kg-m) / 5750 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,86 sec.2
Top speed224 km/h (139 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


3.863
3.022
2.393
1.961
1.700
1.511
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemMotronic (mapped characteristic control)

2 spark plugs per cylinder – R1100S (from December 2002)
AlternatorBelt driven three-phase generator, Denso 14V / 560W (option: Bosch 700W)
Battery capacity12V-14Ah

12V-19Ah (option)

Images


BMW R1100S: images, gallery.

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Videos


BMW R1100S: video.

Manuals


BMW R1100S: documentation.

Links

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1100S (02/1999), Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1100S (02/1999), 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1100S (02/1999), Top speed