BMW R1100GS 75th Anniversary
The BMW R 1100 GS 75th Anniversary was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Road motorcycle produced by BMW in 1998. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6750 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 201.6 km/h / 125.3 mph.
BMW R1100GS 75th Anniversary | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1998 |
Class | Road |
Predecessor | BMW R1100GS |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 201.6 km/h / 125.3 mph |
Horsepower | 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6750RPM |
Torque | 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5250RPM |
Ignition | Electronic MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic |
Spark Plug | Bosch, FR5 DTC |
Battery | 12V, 19 Amp |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Three piece (front and rear sections with load-bearing engine) |
Suspension | Front: BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps) Rear: 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) |
Brakes | Front: 2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers Rear: Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 110/80 R19 |
Rear Tire | 150/70 R17 |
Wheelbase | 59.41 inches (1509 mm) |
Length | 86.18 inches (2189 mm) |
Width | 36.18 inches (919 mm) |
Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.0 in - 860 mm / 33.8 in |
Weight | 225 kg / 496.0 lbs (dry), 240 kg / 549 lbs (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 24 Liters / US 6.3 gal |
Related | BMW R1100GS |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air/oil-cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the ∅180mm Dry single plate with diaphram spring.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 110/80 R19 front tire and a 150/70 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers in the front and a Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps) while the rear was equipped with a 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). The R1100GS 75th Anniversary was fitted with a 24 Liters / US 6.3 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 225 kg / 496.0 lbs. The wheelbase was 1509 mm / 59.4 in long.
1998 BMW R 1100 GS 75th AnniversaryEdit
To celebrate 75 years since the R series from the House of Munich has been in production, the German engineers have launched the 1998 R 1100 GS 75th Anniversary. This machine comes with a special paint scheme, redesigned body parts and a number of accessories such as side panniers, hand-guards, heated grips and an adjustable windshield.
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1084cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 80 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
PhotosEdit
SpecificationsEdit
Make Model | BMW R 1100GS 75th Anniversary |
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Year | 1998 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 1084 cc / 66.1 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 99 x 70.5 mm |
Cooling System | Air/oil-cooled |
Compression | 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 Tire | 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 Tire | 110/80 R19 |
Front Wheel | 4 x 17 inch patented cross spoke |
Rear Tire | 150/70 R17 |
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 ¼ 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 |