R 1100 R

2000 BMW R 1100 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's naked motorcycle platform, the 2000 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 90 HP (65.7 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. 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 R measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.38 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, combined with a 1,487 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph).

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.