R 1100 R

1997 BMW R 1100 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BMW for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1997 BMW R 1100 R relies on a 1085 cc (66.2 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 97 Nm (71.5 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 73.7 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 R measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.68 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1995 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.