BMW R1100GS
On the face of it the BMW R1100GS isn’t a particularly convincing motorcycle to drop your cash on. It’s underpowered, expensive, looks ungainly and the gearbox is, frankly, poor. However, if you had to bet the house and kids on a motorcycle to get to Timbuktoo and back again (and show you a good time en route) the R1100GS would be it.
Technical Specifications
Engine and transmission
- Engine type:2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Boxer
- Displacement:1085 cc (66.29 cubic inches)
- Bore × stroke:3.9 inch × 2.78 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
- Cooling system:Air cooled
- Power:79.4 HP (58.4 kW) @ 6750 rpm
- Torque:97 Nm (71.54 lb-ft) @ 5250 rpm
- ValvesValve train:SOHC, variableValves per cylinder:4
- Fuel and ignitionSparks per cylinder:1Fuel supply system:Fuel injectionIgnition type:Digital CDI
- Throttle:Cable operated
- Compression:10.3:1
- Engine mounting:Longitudinal
- Lubrication system:Wet sump
- Gear box:Manual 5-speed
- Clutch:Dry, single plate, cable operated
- Final drive:Shaft
- Spark plug pipe type:Bosch, FR5 DTC
- Starter:Electric
Dimensions
- Physical measuresLength:86.2 inchWidth:36.2 inchHeight:53.8 inch
- WeightCurb weight:535.7 lbs
- Wheel base:59.4 inch
- Ground clearance:7.87 inch
- Seat height:33.9 inch (variable)
Chassis and suspension
- FrontSuspension:TeleleverSuspension travel:7.48 inchBrake:Twin Disk, Ø12.01 inchTire:110 / 80 R19
- RearSuspension:mono shock, ParaleverSuspension travel:7.87 inchBrake:Disk, Ø10.87 inchTire:150 / 70 R17
- Frame type:steel, Trellis frame
Other
- ABS available:No
- Power-to-weight ratio:0.24 KW/lbs (4.16 lbs/HP)
- Acceleration (0-60 mph):4.3 sec
- Top speed:121.17 mph
- Fuel capacity:6.6 gals
- Number of riders:2 persons
