BMW R1100R
This is an easily seen motorcycle and if it's not a work of art, neither is it as stodgy as BMW used to make a point of being. The style itself, however, may leave something to be desired.
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:79.95 HP (58.8 kW) @ 6750 rpm
- Torque:97 Nm (71.54 lb-ft) @ 5250 rpm
- Throttle:Cable operated
- ValvesValve train:SOHC, variableValves per cylinder:4
- Fuel and ignitionSparks per cylinder:1Fuel supply system:Fuel injectionIgnition type:Digital CDI
- 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:86.5 inchWidth:35.4 inchHeight:41.7 inch
- Wheel base:58.5 inch
- Ground clearance:5.43 inch
- Seat height:29.9 inch (variable)
- WeightCurb weight:518.1 lbsDry weight:471.8 lbs
Chassis and suspension
- Frame type:steel, Backbone frame
- FrontSuspension:TeleleverSuspension travel:4.72 inchBrake:Twin Disk, Ø12.01 inchTire:120 / 70 R17 ZR
- RearSuspension:mono shock, ParaleverSuspension travel:5.31 inchBrake:Disk, Ø10.87 inchTire:160 / 60 R18 ZR
Other
- ABS available:No
- Power-to-weight ratio:0.25 KW/lbs (4.00 lbs/HP)
- Acceleration (0-60 mph):4.3 sec
- Top speed:122.41 mph
- Fuel capacity:5.55 gals
- Number of riders:2 persons