R 1100 GS

1994 BMW R 1100 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's motorcycle platform, the 1994 BMW R 1100 GS relies on a 1085 cc (66.2 cu in) two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95.1 Nm (70.2 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 82.9 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (6,750 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 R 1100 GS measures 222 kg (489 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.47 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1994 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.