Model: R 1100 GS
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Production
Begin of Production   1994
End of Production   1999
Number Sold   39.842
Price   17.450,- DM
Engine
Motor Type   four-stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed "Boxer" engine, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke   99 x 70,5 mm
Cubic Capacity   1085 ccm
Max Power   80 hp (59 KW) [78 hp (58 KW)] at 6750 rpm [6500 rpm]
Max Torque   97 Nm at 5250 rpm
Compression Ratio   10.3 : 1
Valves per Cylinder   4
Valve Control   ohv, using chain drive, cup tappets, push rod and rocker arm
Carburation System   electronic injection, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2
Engine Lubrication   wet sump
Power Transmission
Clutch   dry single plate, with lever-action diaphragm spring
Number of Gears   5
Gear Selection   dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gear Ratios   4.16 / 2.91 / 2.13 / 1.74 / 1.45 :1
Rear Wheel Ratio   1 : 3.00
Bevel / Crownwheel   11 / 33 teeth
Electrical System
Ignition   electronic ignition, Bosch Motronic MA 2.2
Alternator   12 V 700 W
Starter   1.1 kW
Spark Plugs   Bosch FR5 DTC
Chassis
Type of Frame   3-part tubular space frame, engine serving as load-bearing component
Front Suspension   BMW Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut
Rear Suspension   BMW Paralever swinging arm
Spring Travel front/rear   190 / 200 mm
Rims front   2.50 x 19
Rims rear   4.00 x 17
Tyres front   110/80-H 19 TL
Tyres rear   150/70-H 17 TL
Brakes front   dual-disc brake 305 mm dia
Brakes rear   simplex drum brake 276 mm dia
Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height   2189 x 920 x 1366 mm
Wheel Base   1509 mm
Tank Capacity   25 l
Unladen Weight, full Tank   243 kg
Max permissible Weight   450 kg
Ground Clearance   200 mm
Fuel Consumption   4,6 l/100 km (at constant 90 kph)
Top Speed   195 kph
Acceleration 0-100 kph   4,3 sec