BMW R 1100 RS

The BMW R 1100 RS is a fully enclosed motorcycle from BMW. The Tourer is all models of the R- series driven as by a two-cylinder boxer engine and was built in the years 1993-2001 at the BMW plant in Berlin Spandau.

Specifications

Drive

The air and oil- cooled two- cylinder engine produced from 1085 cc capacity is rated at 66 kW (90 hp) and a maximum torque of 95 Nm at an engine speed of 5500 min -1. The two cylinders of longitudinally mounted boxer engine have a bore diameter of 99 mm in diameter. The pistons have a stroke of 70.5 mm and a compression ratio of 10.7: 1 Each cylinder head of the four-stroke engine has a chain-driven overhead camshaft that controls two intake and two exhaust valves via rocker arms. The fuel processing is performed by a Bosch Motronic MA 2.2 with overrun fuel cut-off. The fuel tank holds 23 liters.

The bike accelerates in 4.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 215 km / h

Landing gear

The landing gear consists of three parts consisting of front and rear frames and mittragendem engine.

The front suspension consists of a Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm triangle and a hydraulically damped monoshock. The rear suspension consists of a Paralever single-sided swingarm with hydraulically damped, adjustable monoshock.

The suspension can be adjusted fore and aft individually and adjusted to the driver's wishes, depending on whether sporty or comfortable ride is preferred. Seat height, handlebar position, windshield and hand brake lever can be adjusted as well. On request, the R 1100 RS came with anti -lock braking system. The front tires has the dimensions 120/70-ZR17 160/60-ZR18 and rear.