BMW R1100GS (1996)

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The BMW R 1100GS was a motorcycle produced in 1996 with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 1084cc. It had a compression ratio of 10.3:1 and used a Bosch Motronic 2.2 with fuel cutoff when coasting for induction. The ignition was electronic MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic and the battery was 12V, 19 Amp. The bike had a maximum power of 59 kW/80 hp at 6750 rpm and maximum torque of 97Nm/9.9kgf-m/71 lb-ft at 5250 rpm. The clutch was 180mm dry single plate with diaphragm spring and the transmission was 5-speed. The final drive was a shaft with a final drive ratio of 3.0:1 (33:11) and the gear ratios were 1st 4.16/2nd 2.91/3rd 2.13/4th 1.74/5th 1.45. The frame was made up of three pieces and the front suspension was a BMW Telelever single gas-filled shock absorber, while the rear suspension was a BMW Paralever single-sided swinging arm, both with preload adjustment. The front brakes were 2 x 297 mm discs with 3 piston calipers, and the rear brake was a single 250 mm disc with a 3 piston caliper. The bike had a fuel capacity of 24 liters/US 6.3 gal, a dry weight of 225 kg/496.0 lbs, and a top speed of 201.6 km/h/125.3 mph. Overall, the BMW R 1100GS was a powerful and efficient motorcycle with advanced technology and great performance.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1100GS

Year: 1996


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1084 cc / 66.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 99 x 70.5 mm
Cooling System: Air/oil-cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Bosch Motronic 2.2 with fuel cutoff when coasting
Ignition: Electronic MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic
Battery: 12V, 19 Amp
Alternator: 700W
Charging System: 14 V, 50 Amp
Headlamp: Single H4 55/60W quartz bulb
Spark Plug: Bosch, FR5 DTC
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59 kW / 80 hp @ 6750 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque: 97Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft / @ 5250 rpm
Clutch: 180mm Dry single plate with diaphram spring
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Final Drive Ratio: 3.0:1 (33:11)
Gear Ratio: 1st 4.16 / 2nd 2.91 / 3rd 2.13 / 4th 1.74 / 5th 1.45
Frame: Three piece (front and rear sections with load-bearing engine)
Front Suspension: BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps)
Front Wheel ravel: 190 mm / 7.5 in
Rear Suspension: BMW Paralever (single-sided swinging arm) Single gas-filled shock absorber with coil spring, Preload adjustment (continuously adjustable by handwheel), Rebound damping (continuously adjustable by screw)
Rear Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc, 3 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80 R19
Front Wheel: 2.5 x 19 inch patented cross spoke
Rear Tyre: 150/70 R17
Front Wheel: 4 x 17 inch patented cross spoke
Dimensions: Length 2189 mm / 85.4 in Width 920 mm / 35.9 in Height 1366 mm / 53.7 in
Wheelbase: 1509 mm / 59.4 in

Seat Height: 840 mm / 33.0 in – 860 mm / 33.8 in
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496.0 lbs
Wet Weight: 240 kg / 549 lbs
Ground Clearance: 200 mm / 7.8 in
Fuel Capacity: 24 Liters / US 6.3 gal
Consumption Average: 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 35.6 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 14.0 m / 46 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 40.5 m / 133 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.5 sec / 168.2 km/h /104.5 mph
Top Speed: 201.6 km/h / 125.3 mph
Manual & Tech info: BMWgsclub.nl / Blackbears.ru / Epll.no-ip.com / Wendell Duncan’s R1100GS microfiches

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