BT 1100 Bulldog

2004 Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2004 Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog utilizes a 1063 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 64.1 HP (46.8 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88.2 Nm (65.1 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm. With a specific output of 60.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (5,500 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 BT 1100 Bulldog measures 229.5 kg (506 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 812 mm (32 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,511 mm (59.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.