BMW R 1100 GS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 1100 GS motorcycle specifications include a 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).

Key specifications

1994-1999Model years
1,085 ccDisplacement
95.1 Nm @ 5,250 rpmTorque
222 kgDry weight
850 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
Model years covered
199419951996199719981999
Year-specific specification changes

The 1994 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1997218 kg (480.6 lb)
Front brakes
1997Single disc
Torque
199595.1 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
1996199897.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
199997.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,300 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19950.3604 hp/kg
19970.3670 hp/kg
Seat height
19961999840 mm (33.1 inches)

How the BMW R 1100 GS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.

Displacement1,085 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 19% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 67th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height850 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity25 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement67th

1,085 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of BMW models.

Seat height87th

850 mm — taller than about 87% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity91st

25 L — larger than about 91% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,085 cc
Chassis snapshot

Seat 850 mm
5-speed

Model information

Category Unspecified category

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in)
Torque 95.1 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.2 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 222 kg (489.4 lb)
Seat height 850 mm (33.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 25.00 L (6.61 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.70 L (1.24 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4054 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.