BMW K1100 RS (1994-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1100 RS was a half-faired motorcycle that came into the motorcycling world as the successor of the BMW K100 RS and continued production until it was replaced by the K1200 RS.

In 1994, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1100 RS, a half-faired performance-oriented machine that could also tackle longer hauls. For an aggressive appearance, the model had grills embedded on each side of the fairing, which was considered a bold touch by the standards at the time.

The 1994 model came in the same shape and form as the previous one, providing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, such as a half fairing with a square headlight and a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a four-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the left-hand side, a center stand, and three-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1994 BMW K1100 RS had its soul brought to life by a 1,092cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine fed by a fuel injection system. It boasted 100 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 107 Nm (79 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.

Set in motion by a five-speed gearbox that delivered the engine's power to the rear wheel via a final shaft drive, the K1100 RS reached a top speed of 225 kph (140 mph).