BMW R1100GS 75th Anniversary (1997-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1100GS was a dual-sports motorcycle made by BMW in 1994 as a successor to the R110GS and R80GS. It continued production until 1999 when it was replaced by the R1150GS.

In 1998, the German motorcycle maker introduced the BMW R1100GS 75th Anniversary, a special edition model created by the House of Munich to celebrate 75 years since the R series has been in production.

The special edition motorcycle stands out from its regular counterparts by its special color scheme, body lines, stylish 75th-anniversary details, and a wider range of additional fittings and equipment as standard.

Visually, the motorcycle packed a front mudguard mounted close to the wheels, an extended beak underneath the headlight, hand guards, heated grips, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a luggage rack, side-mounted panniers, a center stand, a two-into-one exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for power, the 1998 BMW R1100GS 75th Anniversary machine had its soul brought to life by a 1,085cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 80 hp with a peak force at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

The bike reached a top speed of 202 kph (125 mph) and relied on two 297 mm brake discs coupled to three-piston calipers on the front and a 250 mm disc with a three-piston caliper on the rear to stop in safe conditions.