BMW R1100GS 1998 |
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| Engine | |||||||||||||
| Configuration | Type 259 horizontally-opposed 8 valve oil/air-cooled twin with chain-driven dual high camshafts | Lubrication | 4 US quarts of SG, SH motor oil, also w/CD or CE. Wet sump, high pressure, cartridge filter, oil cooler, splash feed gearbox. | ||||||||||
| Bore & Stroke | 99 x 70.5 mm | Ignition | Central electronic system with Motronic MA 2.2 | ||||||||||
| Capacity | 1085cc | Charging system | 14 V, 50 Amp Alternator (700 W) | ||||||||||
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | Starter | Electric | ||||||||||
| Maximum Power | 80 Bhp @ 6750 rpm (60 kW) | Transmission | Spiral bevel gears, 3.0:1 ratio (33/11) Enclosed shaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper | ||||||||||
| Maximum Torque | 72 lb.-ft. @ 5250 rpm (97 Nm) | Clutch | 180mm single-plate, dry, cable actuated. | ||||||||||
| Cam Timing (3mm)
Inlet Open
Inlet Close
Exhaust Open
Exhaust Close
Valves |
10 degrees after TDC 36 degrees after BDC 35 degrees before BDC 3 degrees before TDC 2x36 mm inlet & 2x31 mm exhaust |
Gearbox | 1st gear: 4.16:1
2nd gear: 2.91:1 3rd gear: 2.13:1 4th gear: 1.74:1 5th gear: 1.45:1 |
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| Fuel | Bosch Motronic MA 2.2 | Exhaust | Stainless construction. Some markets have catalytic converter. | ||||||||||
| Chassis | |||||||||||||
| Frame | 3 piece frame, 64 degrees steering angle, 4.33 inches (111 mm) trail. | Wheels | Patented Cross Spoke Wheels
Front 2.50 x 19 MT-H2 Rear 4.00 x 17 MT-H2 |
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| Dimensions |
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Tyres | 110/80 - R 19 (59H) tubeless
150/70 - R 17 (69H) tubeless |
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| Front Suspension | Telelever with central spring strut.
Progressive coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled. 189mm (7.41") total travel, 5-position preload |
Brakes | BMW / FAG anti-lock brake system ABS II
Front: 4-piston Brembo calipers with floating 305 mm discs Rear: 2-piston Brembo floating caliper with 200mm (10.9 in) disc |
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| Rear suspension | Paralever swingarm & shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound damping. 200mm (7.9") travel. Adjustable preload and rebound damping. | Fuel Capacity | 6.3 US gallons (24 liters/5.3 Imp gallons) (Steel tank with enclosed fuel pump). Possibly also avail with plastic tank. Some specs give 5.5 US gals. | ||||||||||
| Colours
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 658 Marrakech
Red
 Kalahari Yellow
('99)
 716 Night black
642 Alpine White ('99) 737 Red/ White (98-99 Special Edition) |
Fuel Economy | 56mph (90km/h): 51 US mpg (61.3 Imperial mpg/4.6
l/100km)
75mph (120km/h): 39.8 US mpg (47.8 Imperial mpg/5.9 l/100km) |
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| Performance | |||||||||||||
| Top Speed
Acceleration |
121mph (195km/h) | ||||||||||||
| Standard Features | ABS II, integral frame mounted mini fairing with adjustable windshield, cylinder protection, power accessory socket, stainless steel exhaust with catalytic converter, cross spoke wire wheels, adjustable seat, flasher system, RID (rider information display) and saddlebag mounts. | Options | Saddlebag scuff pads, Saddlebags and bag liners (including color matched lids), 35 liter removable top box, top box liner, tank bag, heated handlebar grips, mud flap, dark windshield, alarm system, BMW U-lock, motorcycle cover, foam handlebar grips, tank bag electrification kit, lighted ignition key, special cylinder protection bars. | ||||||||||
