BMW R 1100 RS 1999 - Motorcycle specifications, reviews

presentation of the R 1100 RS 1999

it may not be the most beautiful of BMWs, but the R 1100 RS was the first to feature the Bavarian manufacturer's new, modern twin. It's still a flat-twin (like all BM flats for generations), now equipped to face the 21st century. Fuel injection, air/oil cooling, 4 valves per cylinder, more character than a 4-stroke and a more homogeneous power curve.

The chassis grafted around the twin is both original and highly accomplished. The fork is a BMW exclusive, the Telelever, with damping anchored to an arm connected to the traditional fork tubes. The rear is held by a Paralever monobar with universal joint transmission. With this chassis, the RS handles well on the road. However, it's best to avoid roads with dubious surfaces, which can be a source of handlebar bumps. Pleasant to ride, well-equipped, with multiple saddle and handlebar adjustments, the Munich machine is ready for long rides. The protection would benefit from being more enveloping, but we wouldn't want the bike to cannibalize the 1100 RT.

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Protection
Front axle over bumps
Price

Prices

	Basic version
France	12,075€

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Model sold in 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

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Performance

Max speed : 226 km/h (140.40 mph)
0-100 km/h acceleration : 4.10 s
Average fuel consumption : 6.50 liters/100km (0.36 mpg)
Estimated range : 354 km (220 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

History

See its history and progress over the years RS - Le sport-GT chez BMW s'appelle RennSport.

Specifications BMW R 1100 RS 1999

Chassis: Frame : tubular construction, load-bearing motor and aluminum front frame; Fuel capacity : 23 liters (6.08 US gallons); seat height adjustable between 780 mm and 820 mm; Length : 2,175 mm (85.63 in); Width : 920 mm (36.22 in); Min height : 1,286 mm (50.63 in); Wheelbase : 1,473 mm (57.99 in); Dry weight : 210 kg (463 lb); Weight when fully loaded : 252 kg (556 lb)

Front axle: Fourche Telelever, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in); Braking 2 discs Ø 305 mm (12.01 in), 4-piston caliper; Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 2.2 bar

Transmission: 5 stage gearbox; Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle: Paralever monoshock and monoboom, Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 285 mm (11.22 in), 2-piston caliper; Rear tire : 160 / 60 - 18 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 2.5 bar

Motor: two-cylinder flat , 4 strokes; Injection; Cooling system : by air; 1 ACT per cylinder; 4 valves per cylinder; 1,085 cc (Bore x stroke: 99 x 70.5 mm); 90 ch (88.80 hp) to 7,250 rpm; 9.50 mkg to 5,500 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 2.36 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 22.11 kg/mkg; Compression : 10.7 : 1

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Competitors

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999

Ducati 944 ST2 1999

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Acceleration

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 4.1 s

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 Undisclosed

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 Undisclosed

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 3.6 s

Fuel consumption

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 6.50 liters/100km (0.36 mpg)

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 7.60 liters/100km (0.31 mpg)

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 Undisclosed

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 6 liters/100km (0.39 mpg)

Range

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 354 km (220 miles)

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 276 km (171 miles)

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 Undisclosed

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 383 km (238 miles)

Torque

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 9.5 mkg

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 9.6 mkg

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 : 8 mkg

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 8.7 mkg

Power

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 90 ch (88.80 hp)

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 108 ch (106.50 hp)

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 : 106 ch (104.50 hp)

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 83 ch (81.90 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 2.36 kg/ch

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 1.94 kg/ch

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 : 2.01 kg/ch

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 2.55 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 22.11 kg/mkg

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 21.56 kg/mkg

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 : 26.25 kg/mkg

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 24.02 kg/mkg

Speed

BMW R 1100 RS 1999 : 226 km/h (140.40 mph)

Triumph 955 SPRINT ST 1999 : 241 km/h (149.80 mph)

Honda VFR 800 RC 46 1999 : approximately 235 km/h (146 mph)

Ducati 944 ST2 1999 : 228 km/h (141.70 mph)

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Impression

Relampago Model 1995

Bought 3 years ago, it's an old-fashioned bike, but very enjoyable for those who know how to appreciate it. Comfortable, easy to handle, mine without ABS takes you everywhere without tiring. Just changed the handlebars to get a senatorial position, low maintenance, heavy clutch work but doable, fuel consumption 5.5l/100, as long as it runs I'll keep it! 04/27/2025 13:23 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Relampago

r1100RS , le bonheur !!

wheel Model 1993

after about thirty years, i have finally been able to acquire this jewel, magnificent machine in an exceptional state of conservation! very easy to ride, i have a 1998 1200 bandit which is not so easy! doing my maintenance alone, i am looking for the user's manual for changing bulbs, i am afraid i will have to dismantle a large part of the fairing to access the bulbs! if you have any information i am a taker, thank you in advance!!! 06/22/2024 20:59 Rating : 5/5 Respond to wheel

gégé

good morning. to change the bulb, admittedly a little complicated, you have to dismantle the two black parts where the warning light is installed on the left and the one on the right where the fuel gauge is. good luck 12/20/2024 07:59 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Niveau d'huile

bizaza Model 1993

i can't see the oil level despite the level bubble. What can I do? 04/26/2020 16:15 Rating : 4/5 Respond to bizaza

Réponse à Bizaza : niveau d'huile

GuzzBéhême

The oil level sight glass!!! Aaaahh a good idea that appeared on the first K series, but ends up getting clogged in the long run! On the Ks, it was possible to check the oil level with the rear shock absorber key, marked on its handle with a line that corresponded to the maximum oil level when it was passed through the filler cap

Alternatively, it's possible to replace this window with a new one (BMW part REF N°: 11118523906) for a price of between 30 and 45€ (yes, it's expensive for what it is, and fluctuates according to the seller!)

It also seems to me that the first models on the K series were made of mineral glass (real glass made from fused silica) and that they are now made of "organic glass" (plastic resin made from petroleum products, "Plexiglas" style)

To remove it, pull or push it from inside the engine. To remove it in the event of replacement by a new one, there's this solution put online by an English-speaking motorcyclist with his R1150GS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcwkB9qFcI

After disassembling and cleaning from the inside, is it possible? Maybe, but I've never tried it. 11/13/2022 09:16 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

gino Model 1993

i don't know how you manage to get 6.5 l / 100 with this bike! i've just come back from a trip through germany, sweden and norway where i didn't take much care with my licence and never found myself exceeding 5.1 l, which gives me a range of 400 kms with another 4 liters in the tank for health insurance in certain areas. i certainly don't have the Germanic build of 175 and 70kg, but I'm not really stuck on the throttle. After a number of machines in thirty years, this one is one of my favorites, with a modest purchase price of 1700â'¬ for a 93 model and 39000 kms before the trip 06/24/2017 04:33 Rating : 5/5 Respond to gino

Bmjef Model 2000

i bought mine in April 2014 and have now covered 20,000km on it. I'm 20 years younger now, as I can go faster everywhere with the same comfort as my K100RS1. A delight both solo and in duo, this machine loves curves and protects my tall frame (1.90 m) very well. fuel consumption approx. 5.5 l at 110 average. I ride it all winter long. 08/08/2015 21:07 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Bmjef

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Dédou Model 1994

How can I diagnose the failure of the horn on my R 1100 RS, 04/1994? Thank you for your advice... 07/16/2015 19:59 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Dédou

jc 77 Model 1998

superb riding pleasure, both on the road and in town
sufficient fairing protection
regular acceleration
it's a real pleasure to ride this bike
a few years ago, I had a 1200 FJ, which was heavier at low speeds. 10/07/2012 12:23 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jc 77

Philippe0264 Model 2000

The bike is safe. I bought mine in April 2011. Of course, last summer I went to Switzerland and rode the mountain passes, a real pleasure. It's not a bike for beginners, but with a little practice, it's almost like riding a bike.
Good pick-up, throttle a little long. Well-loaded, it holds up over long distances.
Little or no oil consumption. Normal fuel consumption, less than 5l if you're on the move (like me). It's not a thunderbolt, but acceleration is noticeable.
In short, it's a good compromise between RT and Sportive.
But there's a catch: price, maintenance... 06/21/2012 16:43 Rating : 3/5 Respond to Philippe0264

matthieu Model 2000

Hi everyone.i also have an r 1100 rs which i have ridden many times.we did the tour of corsica with my wife and were delighted.for 3 years,no mechanical problems.regular maintenance is enough and the first few km cold engine smoothly.long road to bmists and for those who are not aware you have a magazine specializing in BMW motorcycles called boxermag.Appel de phare. 05/09/2009 22:06 Rating : 5/5 Respond to matthieu

marco Model 2000

i got this bike quite by chance from a trade-in on another machine, with numerous mechanical problems; I put it back on the road, and to check its good condition I had to ride it for a few weeks before putting it up for sale
except that now I don't really want to sell it. I feel safe with this bike, I ride it every day, between 200 and 400 kms a day, plus at weekends when my wife wants to ride it a bit, she feels too good on it; she really wasn't used to riding this kind of bike; we have 2 hypersportives, the position, nothing to see
i really like the 1100 RS
because it's a bike that can be ridden like a big GT with very sporty handling
too mm , a unique handling
very good brakes and its loock
very nice. Mechanically, it's not bad
except for this big flaw that I won't mention 03/26/2009 21:50 Rating : 5/5 Respond to marco

huguerik Model 2000

the bm r1100rs is my 5 bike and I have to say it's great I love getting on my bike so much it offers pleasure comfort punch and I pass more jap nothing but bmw < I'm Belgian and at home the weather is the north of France but nothing stops this 1100rs 05/05/2008 20:06 Rating : 5/5 Respond to huguerik

Motodingo Model 2000

A machine from another era, a blend of modernity and classic motorcycling, designed to eat up asphalt right up to the helmet, alone or in a duo. A terribly sexy look, and even when compared to the bikes of the younger generation, your R1100RS will always be seen as timeless. The two of us did Corsica, Northern Italy and Switzerland. What I remembered was the shape of my partner's breasts behind my back. The R1100rs for two to slow-dance through the furrows of the road 09/07/2005 21:52 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Motodingo

COCO Model 2000

I've owned an R1100RS since January 4, 2002, and I can tell you that this machine is a model of absolute pleasure
It allows two people to ride for hours without tiring (580KM) in one go, but it knows how to be playful when necessary

I'm lucky enough to live in the Avignon region, which means we can often ride in fine weather, and I don't mind riding in the Luberon or the Alpilles, a paradise of virolos and guaranteed thrills

I think every bike has its qualities, but the advantage of this one is that it's both a sports bike and a great tourer, and with its saddlebags and top case, you can go far and wide without a care in the world

LONG LIVE THE BMW R1100RS 02/04/2005 08:28 Rating : 5/5 Respond to COCO

Andrieu Model 2000

The R1100RS is an excellent motorcycle, too little known. It's a little lighter and a little more agile than the RT, while offering good comfort and fairly good protection (with the full fairing, which is a little less enveloping than on the RT). The riding position is a little more forward-leaning. Top speed is much higher (over 230 mph, on the track, of course!). A bike that offers a good compromise between pleasure and touring. A true European sport-GT. 02/04/2005 00:16 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Andrieu

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