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The 1999 R1100GS

 

 

 

The New 1999 BMW R1100GS

King of the road. And off.

 

 

 



R 1100 GS ABS Dual Purpose On the R 1100 GS, the riding experience keeps going when the roads come to an end. This is the ultimate adventure tourer. No road is too long, no track too bumpy, no trail too rough. Are you ready? Colors: 642 Alpine White, 733 Marrakesh Red, 716 Night Black. Seat Color: Black Standard Equipment: Cross spoke wheels with tubeless tires, ABS II, Saddlebag mounts, Rider Information Display (RID), catalytic converter, power accessory socket, hazard warning flashers and single key lock system. Roadside Assistance Package & MSF Riding Course is also included. Optional Accessories: Dark windshield, saddlebags, heated handle bar grips, engine protection guards, tank bag. Please refer to the BMW Motorcycle accessory catalog for further options and clothing. Retail Price: $13,900.00 (includes freight) R 1100 GS ABS SE Special Edition By sheer retailer request, this unit will be available in 1999 with the same graphics package as our prior years 75th Anniversary model. It will not come with the Anniversary decals. Colors: 737 Red / White Seat Color: Black Standard Equipment: Heated handle bar grips, graphics package, Cross spoke wheels with tubeless tires, ABS II, Saddlebag mounts, Rider Information Display (RID), catalytic converter, power accessory socket, hazard warning flashers and single key lock system. Roadside Assistance Package & MSF Riding Course is also included. Optional Accessories: Dark windshield, saddlebags, engine protection guards, tank bag. Please refer to the BMW Motorcycle accessory catalog for further options and clothing. Retail Price: $14,500.00 (includes freight)

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1999 BMW R 1100 GS  
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price:  
$13,900.00  
   
Engine  
Type Air cooled / Oil cooled twin cylinder
Bore x stroke 99mm x 70.5mm
Displacement 1085cc
Horsepower 80Bhp @ 6750rpm
Torque 72 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Valve Gear HC, chain-driven
Valves 2x36mm intake / 2x31mm exhaust
Valve Timing (measured at 3 mm valve clearance) intake opens 10 degrees after TDC, intake closes 36 degrees after BDC, exhaust opens 35 degrees before BDC, exhaust closes 3 degrees before TDC
Valves per cylinder four
Camshafts 300 degrees
Engine oil capacity 4 quarts of SF, SG motor oil, also w/CC or CD
Engine oil filter spin-on Micronic filter cartridge
Carburetion and ignition fuel injection and electronic ignition MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic
Fuel demand unleaded, middle-grade premium, 89 (AKI)
Fuel tank steel tank with enclosed fuel pump & filter
Fuel capacity 5.5 U.S. gallons including 1 gal. Reserve
Air filter Paper-type element
Charging system 14V , 50Amp Alternator (700W)
Battery BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance
Cooling system combined air/oil cooled
   
Drivetrain  
Primary drive helical-cut gears with tensioner
Clutch 180mm dry, single plate with diaphram spring
Gear ratios 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
Drive system enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper
Final drive spiral bevel gears, 3.0:1 ratio (33/11)
   
Frame and Suspension  
Frame New 3-section frame concept
Front suspension Telelever with central spring strut. Progressive coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled.
Travel / dimensions 7.41 inches total travel, 5-position preload
Rear suspension Patented BMW Paralever swingarm and shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound damping.
Travel / dimensions 7.8 inches travel, hydraulic adjust. 40 positions.
   
Brakes  
Brake system BMW / FAG anti-lock brake system ABS II
Front brakes two 4-piston calipers, wear compensation
Front rotors dual 12.0 inch floating rotors
Actuation method hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
Rear brake one 4-piston caliper, floating mount
Rear rotor single 10.9 inch diameter fixed rotor
Actuation method hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
   
Wheels and Tires  
Front wheel 2.50 x 19 MT-H2, patented cross spoke wheels
Rear wheel 4.00 x 17 MT-H2, patented cross spoke wheels
Front tire 110/80-R 19 59H tubeless
Rear tire 150/70-R 17 69H tubeless
   
Dimensions  
Overall length 85.37 inches (2189mm)
Overall width 35.88 inches (920mm) (over mirrors)
Wheelbase 58.85 inches (1509mm) (unladen)
Ground clearance 7.8 inches (200mm) (unladen)
Seat height 33.1 / 33.8 inches (840mm / 860mm)
Handlebar width 34.71 inches (890mm) (with weights)
Steering angle 64 degrees
Front wheel trail 4.33 inches (111mm) (unladen)
Weight - dry 495 lbs.
Weight - wet 535 lbs.
Maximum load 990 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating
Wheel load limits Front = 396 lbs, Rear = 660 lbs.
   
Available colors  
Marrakech Red #733 Night Black #716
Alpine White #642  
   
Standard equipment  
Adjustable seat height (two positions)  
Single key lock system for ignition, steering, fuel cap, seat storage  
Integrated ignition and steering lock  
Adjustable windshield and full protection front fender  
Catalytic converter  
Valve cover protection and sump protection plate  
Hazard warning flashers  
Power acessory socket  
ABS II (anti-lock braking system)  
Rider Information Display (RID)  
Saddlebag mounting brackets  

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