The BMW R 1100 RS motorcycle specifications include a 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 269 kg (593 lb).
Key specifications
The 1993 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1100 RS 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.
About 19% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 67th percentile across BMW models.
About 19% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 14% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,180
2,193
Close to average.
1,485
1,497
Close to average.
780
809
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-18 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) |
| Torque | 95.1 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.2 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbound, steel |
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| Front suspension | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Paralever swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 269 kg (593 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,180 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 215.0 km/h (133.6 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3766 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, white, blue |
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