BMW R1100RS (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1100RS, a standard or sport-touring motorcycle in its second production year, featuring the same specifications as the previous one without modifications.

The BMW R1100RS was a sport-touring or standard machine that debuted in 1993 to replace the BMW R100RS and continued production until 2001 when it was replaced by the BMW R1150RS.

The motorcycle had a frameless design with the engine used as a stressed member. This approach was used by the German manufacturer for all subsequent oilheads models except for the BMW R1100S. In addition, the bike was marketed in the US in 1994 and was chosen by Cycle World magazine as the best standard motorcycle of the year.

The 1995 BMW R1100RS was powered by a 1,085cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 90 hp at 7,250 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.

In the aesthetic department, the bike featured standard fittings, like a full-fairing with a rectangular headlight, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, a two-into-one exhaust system, a center stand, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the machine packed a BMW Motorrad Telelever system with 120 mm of travel on the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever system with 125 mm of travel on the rear.