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BMW R1100RS Specifications

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Start of Production

1992

BMW R1100RS

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End of Production

2001

Numbers Produced

26,403

Price

19,250 DM

Engine

 

Motor Type

Four-stroke, two cylinder, horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, air cooled

Bore x Stroke

99 x 70.5 mm (3.89 x 2.77 in)

Displacement

1085 cc

Max Power

90 hp (66 KW) at 7,250 rpm

Max Torque

95 Nm / 70 ft lb at 5,500 rpm

Compression Ratio

10.7 : 1

Valves Per Cylinder

4

Valve Control

hc, using chain drive, cup tappets, push rod and rocker arm

Carburation System

Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2

Engine Lubricating System

Wet sump

Power Transmission

 

Clutch

Dry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring

Number of Gears

5

Gear Selection

Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)

Gearbox Ratios

4.16 / 2.91 / 2.13 / 1.74 / 1.45 : 1

Rear Wheel Ratio

1 : 2.81

Bevel/Crownwheel

11 / 31 teeth

   

Electrical System

 

Ignition System

Electronic ignition, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2

Alternator

12 V 700 W

Starter

1.1 Kw

Spark Plugs

Bosch FR6 DTC

Chassis

 

Type of Frame

3 part tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component

Front wheel suspension

BMW Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut

Rear wheel suspension

BMW Paralever swinging arm

Spring Travel Front/Rear

120 / 135 mm (4.72 in x 5.31 in)

Wheel Rims, Front

3.50 x 17

Wheel Rims, Rear

4.50 x 18

Tyres, Front

120 / 70-ZR 17

Tyres, Rear

160 / 60-ZR 18

Brakes, Front

Dual disc brake 305 mm / 12 in diameter

Brakes, Rear

Single disc brake 285 mm / 11.22 in diameter

Dimensions/Weights

 

Length x Width x Height

2175 x 920 x 1286 mm (85.62 x 36.22 x 50.62 in)

Wheel Base

1473 mm / 57.99 in

Fuel Tank Capacity

23 litres / 5.05 gal / 6.07 gal US

Unladen Weight with Full Tank

239 Kg / 526 lb

Max. Permissible Weight

450 Kg / 991 lb

Ground Clearance

153 mm / 6.02 in

Seat Height (Unladen)

800 mm (31.496 inches) or with adjustable seat 780 / 800 / 820 mm (30.71 / 31.496 / 32.28 inches)

Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)

4.3 litres 100 Km / 65 mpg / 54 mpg US

Top Speed

215 Kph / 133 mph

Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph

4.1 seconds

Power Graph

BMW R1100 Power Graph