BMW R1100R (1998-1999) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1100R was a standard bike created by BMW in 1994 as a replacement for the BMW R100R, continuing production until 1999 when it was replaced by the 2001 BMW R1150R. The model was made in over 53,680 units at BMW's Spandau, Berlin factory.

In 1998, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1100R. It was in its fifth consecutive production year and came in the same shape and form as the previous model without modifications.

The 1998 BMW R1100R was powered by a 1,085cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, offering 80 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

All the power generated by the engine was redirected to the rear end via a five-speed manual transmission with a dry single-plate clutch and a final shaft drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 204 kph (127 mph).

It was fitted with standard features right from the box, including a round headlight with a chromed housing, instruments mounted on top of the headlight, a two-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a two-into-one up-swept exhaust system, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The motorcycle was built around a steel backbone frame with a Telelever suspension system on the front that provided 120 mm of travel and a Paralever suspension system on the rear that offered 135 mm of travel.