Bmw R1100rt Review
I owned my new 1999 R1100RT for 10500 miles.
Bmw r1100rt review. What is so great about this motorcycle. The first time you ride this bike you realise how heavy it is. My dealer could not correct these problems.
Perhaps I am used to japanese technology and refinement but to be hones the transmission on this bike wouldnt go amiss on a tractor. The BMW R1150RT has all the comfort needed to blitz Europe and it handles too. The BMW R1100R is a practical and fun to ride sport bike.
It clunks loud and notchy compared to most Japanese bikes. The bike saddlebags Nolan helmet BMW riding jacket BMW rainsuit brand new motorcycle cover A CLYMER repair maintenance and service book a More proficient motorcycling book new front brake pads the ones on the bike are good to three quarts of BMW synthetic oil one new oil filter and wrench several extra keys and manuals to. Took it in for scheduled maintenance.
May 1994 August 2001 Predecessor. BMW R1100R Bike Overview When you hear about the BMW R1100 you would think it was a newer model but it is pretty much a trimmed down model of the BMW twin cylinder Boxer which in its time was the best range of motorcycles BMW made. So far routine maintenance only with exception of oil weeping from the final drive pinion gear seal which I let BMW repair for 150.
2000 BMW R1100RT Ah the 90 horses made possible by the fuel-injected multi-valve technology. After they fixed the clutch rebuilt the trans and rebuilt the engine the bill. The RT has great handling braking and legendary BMW reliability.
From what I can gather these bikes are quite agricultural and they certainly are. The R1100RT has a smaller rectangle shaped headlight that looks a bit dated otherwise the shape is identical to the newer R1150RT model. Although not as fast and powerful as Japanese sport bikes it is respectably quick.
Would like to hear opinions on the positive and negative in owning one in. Motorcyclistcalled it one of the only rational touring bikes we know. As long as it doesnt grind and shifts when you want it to its probably good to go.
Put 5k miles on it in 4 months. Add a few accessories windscreen top trunk heated hand-grips and its a great sporttouring bike. Took it to hermys bmw.
This is a 1996 BMW R1100RT on tour at Glacier National Park. I am looking at a 1998 BMW R1100RT The bike is a 1998 R1100RT with 103000 Kms on it Clutch as be replaced and tires are good. They did valve check new tires fixed fluid weep - 1500.
The 1984 MY BMW R 100 RT comes with die-cast aluminum wheels a chromed dual exhaust a dual seat a small luggage rack pillion grab rails. R1100RT 1995 - 2001 review - Visordown is the worlds fastest growing motorcycle website with all the latest motorbike reviews motorcycle news riding ti. Thinking of getting a 1997 BMW R1100RT with 76k miles.
Missing my Kawi C10 Concours Im thinking of purchasing this BMW. Odometer now shows 85000 miles with the bike running better than ever. Proof that a motorcycle can take you a pillion and plenty of.
Review Buying Guide BMW R1200GS Rallye and TE Exclusive 2017 - first ride and review BMW R1200GS Rallye 2017 - why we love it. I ended up getting a 2001 bmw r1100rt w 25000 miles for 6500. After they fixed the clutch something went wrong with the engine.
2000 R1100RT purchased used with 7000 miles on it in 2003. During this time I never got quite used to the clunky shifting and surging engine. Some thoughts on a 1997 BMW R1100RT I picked up had a few miles on it but rode OK cant say Ive ever been a big fan of these Im sure thats obvious.
And as you would expect all BMW motorcycles are built to. BMW R1200GS Adventure 2014 - 2016. Paul Johnston test rides and reviews the BMW 1100RT and speaks to Hugh Robinson who shows some of its unique features.
Heard the boxter type of engine is bullet proof and low maintenance. A half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen a front telescopic fork dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension dual front disc brakes a 200mm drum in the rear a large round headlamp and a center stand. The headlight is very bright and works well.
I read on the internet that the drive train is weak trans clutch and final drive is that correct. BMW R 1100 RT Europe USA. In its December 2000 issue Motorcyclistnamed the BMW R1100RT the Best Tourerin its Best of Motorcycling 2000 Awards.
Having read all the reviews on the BMW R1100RT I took the plunge and decided to buy a used one as opposed to the ST1100mistake. The nimble handling and control courtesy of the Telelever front suspension.
