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R1100s

BMW R Series

Specifications

1989 BMW R100RS

BMW Specifications from Moto Data website: www.moto-data.net
ModelR100RS
Years 1986-89
Engine Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity 980 cc / 59.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke 94 x 70.6 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 8.45:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106
Ignition Battery ignition
Alternator Bosch 12V/240 W
Battery Bosch W 7 DC / Beru 14-7 DU/ Champion N9YC
Starting Electric
Max Power 43.8 kW / 59.5 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque 74 Nm / 7.55 kg-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Clutch Dry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring
Transmission 5 Speed
Gear Ratio 1st 4.4 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50
Bevel / Crown wheel 11 / 32 teeth or 10 / 32 teeth
Final Drive Shaft
Frame Double sown tubs, dual cradle
Front Suspension Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.
Front Wheel Travel 275 mm / 6.8 in
Rear Suspension BMW Monolever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel 121 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes 2 x ∅285mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Simplex, ∅200 mm drum
Front Wheel MTH 2.50 x 18 E
Rear Wheel MTH 2.50 x 18 E
Front Tyre 90/90 18 51 H
Rear Tyre 120/90 18 65 H
Dimensions Length 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width 800 mm / 314 in Height 1447 mm / 57.0 in
Wheelbase 1447 mm / 57.67 in
Seat Height 820 mm / 32.3 in
Ground Clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight 190 kg / 418 lbs
Wet Weight 220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption Average 6.5L/100 km / 15.4 km/l / 36.2 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h - 0 / 100 km/h - 0 15.1 m / 45.3 m
Standing ¼ Mile 13.0 sec / 160.8 km/h / 99.9 mph
Top Speed 188.8 km/h / 117.3 mph

Specifications

1999 BMW R1100s

BMW Specifications from Moto Data website: www.moto-data.net
ModelR1100S
Years 1999-2000
Engine Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity 1085 cc / 66.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke 99 x 70.5 mm
Cooling System Air/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction Bosch fuel injection
Ignition Bosch electronic
Battery 12 V, 14 Ah (special equipment: 12V, 19 Ah)
Starting Electric
Max Power 71.4 kW / 98 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 lb-ft.@ 5750 rpm
Clutch Dry, single plate, cable operated
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratios 1st 2.050 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.270 / 4th 1.040 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.800
Rear Wheel Ratio 1:2.81
Frame Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Suspension Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central strut, rebound damping adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel 110 mm / 4.3 in
Rear Suspension Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by mean of a hydraulic handwheel, rebound adjustable damping.
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels Die cast aluminium wheels
Front Rim 3.50 x 17"
Rear Rim 5.00 x 17" (special equipment: 5.50 x 17")
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 160/60-ZR18
Dimensions Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in Height 1160 mm / 45.6 in
Wheelbase 1478 mm / 58.2 in
Seat Height 800 mm / 31.4 in
Dry Weight 229 kg / 505 lbs
Wet Weight236 kg / 520 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / US 4.76 gal
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.05 US gal
Fuel Consumption Average6.0 L/100 km / 16.6 km/l / 39.0 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h- 013.5 m / 44.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h - 040.0 m / 131 ft
Standing ¼ Mile12.1 sec / 177.5 km/h / 110.3 mph
Top Speed218.7 km/h / 135.9 mph