BMW K1100 RS (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW K1100 RS, a half-faired motorcycle that handled both urban jungle and longer hauls. The bike came as the successor of the K100 RS and was replaced by the slightly larger-displacement K1200 RS.

The 1995 machine was similar to the previous one, featuring the same package as the previous one delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any modifications whatsoever.

The aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, like 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.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle's ride was softened by a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front and a monolever swingarm coupled to a right-hand side-mounted shock absorber on the rear, all mounted on a tubular steel space frame.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were equipped with two 305 mm brake discs on the front and a single 285 mm brake disc on the rear. The front discs were assisted by four-piston calipers, while the rear one was handled by a single-piston caliper.

As for power, the 1995 BMW K1100 RS had installed a 1,092cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, boasting 100 hp at 7,500 rpm and 107 Nm (79 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.