BMW R 1100 R

BMW R 1100 R Date 1994-2001

Number sold 15.888 (31.12.1997)

Price 16.500,- DM

Engine

Type four-stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed "Boxer" engine, air-cooled
Bore/stroke 99 x 70,5 mm
Cubic capacity 1085 cm3
Max power 80 PS (59 kW) at 6750 rpm [78 PS (58 kW) at 6500 rpm]
Max torque 97 Nm at 5250 rpm
Compression ratio 10,3 : 1
Valves per cylinder 4
Valve control ohv, using chain drive, cup tappets, push rod and rocker arm
Carburation system electronic injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2
Engine lubrication wet sump

Power transmission

Clutch dry single plate, with lever-action diaphragm spring
Number of gears 5
Gear selection dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gear ratios 4,16 / 2,91 / 2,13 / 1,74 / 1,45 :1
Rear wheel ratio 1 : 3,00
Bevel/crown wheel 11 : 33 teeth

Electrical system

Alternator 12 V / 700 W
Ignition electronic ignition Bosch Motronic MA 2.2
Starter 1,1 kW
Spark plugs Bosch FR5 DTC

Suspension

Type of frame 3-part tubular space frame, engine serving as load-bearing component
Front suspension BMW Telelever - fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut
Rear suspension BMW Paralever - swinging arm
Spring travel 120 / 135 mm
Rims front 3,50 x 19 or BMW cross-spoke wheels 2,50 x 18
Rims rear 4,50 x 17 or BMW cross-spoke wheels 4,00 x 17
Tyres front 120/70 - ZR 17, BMW cross-spoke 110/80 ZR 18
Tyres rear 160/60 - ZR 18, BMW cross-spoke 150/70 ZR 17
Brakes front dual-disc brake Ø 305 mm
Brakes rear single disc brake Ø 276 mm

Dimensions and weights

Length x width x height 2197 x 898 x 1060 mm
Wheel base 1487 mm
Ground clearance 138 mm
Tank capacity 21 l
Unladen weight, full tank 235 kg
Max permissible weight 450 kg
Fuel consumption 4,6 l / 100 km (at constant 90 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 4,3 s
Top speed 197 km/h

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