The BMW R 1100 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1100 S 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 20% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 68th percentile across BMW models.
About 19% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 67th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 65th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.
About 6% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 51st percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
98 hp — more powerful than about 68% of BMW models with power data.
1,085 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of BMW models.
236 kg — heavier than about 65% of BMW models, or lighter than about 35%.
800 mm — taller than about 42% of BMW models.
18 L — larger than about 51% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
1,478
1,497
Close to average.
800
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 281 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.415 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 415.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 90.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.40:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 99.0 x 70.5 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,478 mm (58.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.40 L/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.75 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 148.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.70 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 10.20 seconds |
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.