BMW R1100R (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1100R debuted in 1994 as a standard motorcycle powered by a 1,085cc twin-cylinder boxer engine. It replaced the R100R and continued production until 1999, when it was replaced by the R1150R.

In 1999, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1100R, a standard machine in its sixth and final production year, packing the same specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

Aesthetically, the bike had standard features, such as three-spoke aluminum wheels, a round headlight, a two-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a two-into-one exhaust system, and a single-sided swingarm.

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

As for the braking power, the motorcycle packed two 305 mm discs on the front wheel and a 276 mm brake disc on the rear wheel. The front ones were coupled to four-piston calipers, while the rear one was engaged by a dual-piston caliper.

The 1999 BMW R1100R was powered by a 1,085cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 80 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.