Segment:
Sport Touring Motorcycle
Target Audience:
Long-distance riders, sport-oriented touring enthusiasts
Key Competitors:
Honda VFR, Yamaha FJR, Kawasaki GTR Series
Engine Architecture:
Boxer-twin, air/oil-cooled
Suspension Type:
Telelever front, Monolever rear
Braking System:
Integral ABS (Optional/Standard depending on market)
Powertrain:
Engine, Transmission, Drivetrain
Chassis:
Suspension (Front & Rear), Brakes, Steering
Electrical:
Ignition, Lighting, Instrumentation, ECU, Wiring Diagrams
Fuel System:
Fuel Injection, Fuel Pump, Tank, Lines
Exhaust System:
Catalytic Converter, Muffler, Lambda Sensors
Cooling System:
Radiator, Fans, Coolant Flow
Bodywork:
Fairing, Seat, Panels, Windscreen
Maintenance:
Oil Changes, Filter Replacements, Spark Plug Service, Valve Adjustments
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting Guides, Error Code Interpretation
Repair:
Engine Overhaul, Transmission Rebuild, Suspension Overhaul, Brake Bleeding
Electrical Repair:
Component Testing, Wiring Harness Repair
Special Tools:
Required Special Tool Identification and Usage
Depth:
Comprehensive Rebuild to Routine Maintenance
Type:
Four-stroke, horizontally opposed twin-cylinder (Boxer)
Bore X Stroke:
99 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio:
10.7:1
Cooling System:
Air/Oil cooled
Horsepower:
90 hp @ 7250 rpm (approx.)
Torque:
98 Nm (72 lb-ft) @ 5500 rpm (approx.)
Induction:
Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel Injection
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Premium (95 RON recommended)
Oil Type:
SAE 20W-50 Motorcycle Specific
System:
Electronic Ignition
ABS System:
BMW Integral ABS (Optional)
Braking Front:
Dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Braking Rear:
Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Lighting:
Halogen Headlight, LED Taillight
Instrumentation:
Analog Tachometer, Digital Speedometer, Fuel Gauge, Gear Indicator, Warning Lights
ABS:
Optional Integral Anti-lock Braking System
Diagnostic Interface:
BMW 16-pin diagnostic connector
Oil Change Interval:
Every 10,000 km or annually
Valve Check Interval:
Every 20,000 km
Spark Plug Replacement:
Every 20,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity:
4 Liters (with filter)
Coolant Type:
BMW Coolant (Glycol-based, blue/green)
Common Wear Items:
Clutch plates, fuel pump, regulator/rectifier, rear shock absorber
Engine Management:
Occasional ABS sensor issues, fuel injector cleaning
Transponder Key:
Coding and replacement procedures
Manufacturer:
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)
Motorcycle Division:
Established 1923
R1100 Series Introduction:
1993
Rs Variant:
Full-faired sport-touring variant of the R1100 platform
Production Years:
1993-2001
Manufacturing Location:
Berlin, Germany (BMW Motorrad Plant)
