Sport Tourers
2001BMW R 1100 RS
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The 2001 BMW R 1100 RS is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking comfort and performance on both road and highway. Its distinctive boxer engine delivers reliable power and torque, while the comprehensive suspension and fairing provide excellent wind protection and handling characteristics. This model is best known for blending aggressive styling with practical touring capability, making it ideal for distance riders who demand sportiness.
- Capacity
- 1085.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 216.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (66.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM
What’s new for the 2001 BMW R 1100 RS
vs the 2000| Spec | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 223.0 km/h (138.6 mph) | 226.0 km/h (140.4 mph) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for covering long distances quickly and comfortably, blending shaft-drive durability with sporty handling for mixed highway and twisty-road riding.
- Built for
- A torquey, air-cooled boxer twin with a distinctive character, shaft-drive smoothness, and BMW's classic long-haul touring ethos.
- Not ideal for
- Not the best fit for riders seeking cutting-edge sportbike performance, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1085.0 ccm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (66.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM
- Torque
- 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4167 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 99.0 x 70.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Performance
- Top speed
- 226.0 km/h (140.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1473 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 216.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 239.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 305 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 276 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR18
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1085 cc | 1085 cc | 1085 cc | 1085 cc | 1085 cc |
| Dry weight | 219 kg | 219 kg | — | — | 216 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R 1100 RS?
The 2001 BMW R 1100 RS has a Capacity of 1085.0 ccm (66.21 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R 1100 RS have?
The 2001 BMW R 1100 RS has a Power of 90.0 HP (66.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 1100 RS have?
The 2001 BMW R 1100 RS has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 1100 RS?
The 2001 BMW R 1100 RS has a Torque of 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 1100 RS weigh?
The 2001 BMW R 1100 RS has a Dry weight of 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds).
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