BMW R 1100 GS 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.
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| 'BMW R 1100 GS 75th Anniversary' | |
| Manufacturer | [[BMW]] |
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| Production | 1998 |
| Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6750RPM |
| Torque | 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5250RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: BMW Motorrad Telelever Rear: BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Brakes | Front: dual 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 | 33.11 inches (841 mm) |
| Weight | 225.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1084.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, diaphragm spring.
Chassis
It came with a 110/80 R19 front tire and a 150/70 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 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 Motorrad Telelever while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Paralever. The wheelbase was 59.41 inches (1509 mm) long.
1998 BMW R 1100 GS 75th Anniversary
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.