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

The BMW R 1100 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).

Key specifications

1995-2001Model years
1,085 ccDisplacement
95.1 Nm @ 5,250 rpmTorque
217 kgDry weight
780 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1995199619971998199920002001
Year-specific specification changes

The 1995 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
19971998214 kg (471.8 lb)
20002001214 kg (471.8 lb)
Front brakes
1997Single disc
Torque
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
200097.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Power/weight ratio
199719980.3738 hp/kg
20000.4206 hp/kg
20010.3738 hp/kg
Seat height
19972001760 mm (29.9 inches)

How the BMW R 1100 R 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 height780 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 27th 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 height27th

780 mm — taller than about 27% of BMW models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Seat 780 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Model information

Category Naked bike

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 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 217 kg (478.4 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3687 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.