K 1100 RS

1995 BMW K 1100 RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1995 BMW K 1100 RS pairs a 1092 cc (66.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104.9 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 91.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the K 1100 RS measures 248 kg (547 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.48 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1993 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.