Motorcycle specifications BMWR 1100 RS 2000 La route en bon twin
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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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. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
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. Rating : 5/5 Respond to jc 77
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... Rating : 3/5 Respond to Philippe0264
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 Rating : 5/5 Respond to marco
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 Rating : 5/5 Respond to COCO