Segment:
Sport-Touring Motorcycle
Target Audience:
Enthusiasts seeking a powerful, versatile motorcycle for sport riding and touring, with a focus on German engineering and build quality.
Key Competitors:
Honda VFR series, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R, Yamaha FZR1000, Ducati ST series.
Engine Configuration:
Shaft-driven Boxer Twin with characteristic torque delivery and smooth power.
Suspension System:
Innovative Telelever front suspension and Paralever rear drive for superior handling and ride comfort.
Braking System:
Optional or standard Integral ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) for enhanced safety.
Engine:
Complete overhaul, diagnostics, tuning, internal components (pistons, valves, crankshaft), oil system, fuel injection system.
Transmission:
Gearbox disassembly, assembly, servicing, troubleshooting, clutch operation and maintenance, final drive unit servicing.
Suspension:
Front Telelever forks (disassembly, seal replacement, oil changes), rear Paralever swingarm, shock absorber servicing and adjustment.
Brakes:
ABS (Integral ABS) system diagnostics and bleeding, caliper maintenance, brake disc replacement, master cylinder servicing, fluid specifications.
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, component testing, starter motor, alternator, battery maintenance, ignition system diagnostics, lighting, horn.
Fuel System:
Bosch Motronic fuel injection system, throttle body servicing, fuel pump, injectors, fuel filter replacement.
Bodywork And Frame:
Fairing removal and installation, seat, fuel tank, chassis inspection, bearing checks.
Maintenance:
Regular scheduled maintenance, oil and filter changes, spark plug replacement, air filter cleaning/replacement, chain adjustment (if applicable, though R 1100 S is shaft-driven), valve clearance checks.
Disassembly And Assembly:
Step-by-step instructions for major component removal and reinstallation, including engine, gearbox, suspension units, and wheels.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic flowcharts, common fault identification, solutions for engine performance issues, electrical problems, and braking system faults.
Repair:
Detailed instructions for fixing specific components and systems, from minor adjustments to major overhauls.
Depth Level:
Comprehensive (covers everything from basic maintenance to full engine and transmission rebuilds).
Diagnostic Capabilities:
Includes instructions for using diagnostic tools and interpreting fault codes for the Motronic system and ABS.
Special Tools:
Lists required special tools for specific procedures, with potential diagrams or descriptions.
Engine Displacement:
1085 cc
Engine Configuration:
Air/Oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin (Boxer) engine
Bore X Stroke:
99.0 mm x 70.5 mm
Valve Train:
SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft), 4 valves per cylinder
Horsepower Peak:
90 HP @ 7250 RPM (approx.)
Torque Peak:
98 Nm (72 lb-ft) @ 5750 RPM (approx.)
Fuel Injection:
Bosch Motronic 2.4 fuel injection with digital engine management
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline, minimum 95 octane (RON)
Oil Type:
SAE 20W-50 synthetic or semi-synthetic motorcycle oil (API SG or higher)
Oil Capacity:
4.0 Liters (approx.) with filter change
Instrumentation:
Analog tachometer and speedometer, LCD multi-function display (time, trip meters, gear indicator, fuel level, temperature).
ABS Functionality:
Integral ABS provides combined braking of front and rear wheels when brake lever is applied, with separate rear brake activation via pedal.
Diagnostic Port:
OBD-II style diagnostic connector for reading engine and ABS fault codes.
Oil Change Interval:
Every 10,000 km or annually
Valve Clearance Check:
Every 20,000 km
Air Filter Check:
Every 10,000 km (cleaning/replacement as needed)
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4 (per BMW specifications)
Coolant:
BMW Coolant (Glysantin G48 or equivalent ethylene glycol-based coolant with corrosion inhibitors)
Common Wear Item:
Clutch slave cylinder seal, fuel pump O-rings, Hall sensor failure (early models), Telelever ball joint wear.
Electrical Gremlins:
Can occur due to age and moisture ingress in connectors, especially around the ABS modulator and engine control unit.
