Bmw R1100s Review
Lining up in the fast group of the trackday waiting to go out on track I.
Bmw r1100s review. Ive owned a 94 R1100RS 96 R1100RSL 99 01 R1100Ss and a couple R1150Rs. Road Test by Adrian Percival Since its introduction in September 1998 BMWs R1100S has been a popular bike with many a sports tourer fan. Forty-seven miles isnt usually what Id call a long way but when youve been travelling through a particularly beautiful and equally remote part of the Scottish Highlands and havent come across a filling station since the fuel light came on 47 miles ago - it feels a bloody long way.
Of the three models the R11S has the best aerodynamics most power and was the most satisfying to ride. On the face of it the BMW R1100GS isnt a particularly convincing motorcycle to drop your cash on. The redline has been increased from 7900 to 8400 rpm.
The BMW R1100S is now starting to be regarded as something of a classic especially in Boxer Cup form. It was a 1995 model and sported ABS and heated grips. And a very good road one.
22102004 by George Sallows 1 review written I bought the BMW R1100S sports bike when it was a year old and had only done a thousand miles. Very precise and easy to flick through transition corners. Add a few accessories windscreen top trunk heated hand-grips and its a great sporttouring bike.
The BMW R1100S isnt going to radically change sportsbike riders perception of Beemers overnight but its actually a pretty capable track bike. The BMW R1100R is a practical and fun to ride sport bike. The sportier cousin to the R1100RS the S model features the most powerful boxer motor ever.
Coming from an F800S I think youll like the R1100S the best. The 2000 MY BMW R1100S sports an air-cooled 1085cc boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 98 horsepower and 94 Nm of torque. Since its introduction in September of 1998 the R1100S has been one of our favorite bikes in BMWs stable.
BMW R1100S Predecessor to the BMW R1200S also not mine The successor to the BMW R1200S was the BMW HP2 Sport. Im presently looking at a 2002 R1100s with low miles. Changes to the engine help boost power to a claimed 98 horsepower at the crank the most powerful boxer ever.
Thank you for a well balanced review. BMW r1100s Handling Handling I think is the ace card of this bike. My dealer could not correct these problems.
Once I felt a little more familiar I was indeed able to throw this boxer around the bends confidently. Jeff Stone and Paul Johnston both review the BMW R1100S and give their option on the German sports bike. And as you would expect.
BMW achieved this by incorporating higher compression pistons a free flowing air intake system and a less restrictive exhaust. Enter the new 1999 R1100S. It comes standard with the trademark Telelever front and Paralever rear suspension which offers a plush ride as well as improved maneuverability.
I owned my new 1999 R1100RT for 10500 miles. 03112013 by Glyns 1 review written Ive owned and now sold my BMW R1100RS. A bit more hassle to service but a beautiful classic design.
During this time I never got quite used to the clunky shifting and surging engine. Ive owned R1150RT and GS models but was apprehensive of the more sporting bias. Classy and crucially un-ugly styling VFR-esque comfort and versatility plus BMW quality and.
Original Adult Owner Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT Tires with 5000 miles on them Front. They compare its performance handling and practica. For Sale 2002 BMW R1100S SE ABS Special Edition 37612 miles.
The RT has great handling braking and legendary BMW reliability. In Peter Egans concise history of rambling around on sport-touring bikes Built for Comfort Built for Speed Cycle World February 2014 he called the BMW R1100S. Although not as fast and powerful as Japanese sport bikes it is respectably quick.
These produced around another 10hp with slightly less weight thanks to a dual overhead cam setup an evolution of the R1200S pushrod setup.
