BMW K1100 RS (1992-1993) Specs, Performance & Photos

Since the release of the BMW K 1100 LT, fans waited for the bored-out 1100cc engine to be adopted in the RS chassis, which BMW realized in 1992 with the launch of the K 1100 RS model.

The engine transplantation was not the only change made to the bike but also received a facelift with the upper part of the fairing borrowed from the K 100 RS and a completely redesigned lower part that covered the engine with a directly attached spoiler like on the K1 model.

For an aggressive appearance, the model had grills embedded on each side of the fairing, which by the standards at the time were considered an aggressive touch.

Another great touch was the updated 1092cc in-line four-cylinder engine that helped the bike to achieve impressive driving performance. With a power output of 100 hp at 7,500 rpm and 107 Nm (79 lb-ft) of incomparable pulling torque available at 5,500 rpm, the bike reached a top speed of 220 kph (138 mph).

The 1992 BMW K 1100 RS came with standard features such as an analog instrument cluster, cast-aluminum wheels, a dual seat, passenger grab handles, and a center stand.

As a side note, in 1995, BMW launched a special model in bright Red with a Black application finish, and in 1996, a second version of the special model was released in an elegant Black/Silver with telescopic sliders polished to a high gloss, that finally marked the end of the K 1100 series.