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BMW K1100RS 1996

Engine      
Configuration Flat inline 4 cylinder, four valves per cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled Lubrication
Bore & Stroke 70.5 x 70.0 mm Ignition
Capacity 1092 cc Charging system 12V 19Ah 700W
Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1 Starter
Maximum Power 100 bhp @ 7500 
74 kw @ 7500
Transmission Gear driven primary drive 
Palloid bevel gears 
Paralever, 2.81:1 (31/11) (1993 - 2.82:1/2.75:1)
Maximum Torque 79 ft/lb @ 5500 
107 nm @ 5500
Gearbox 1st 4.49 
2nd 2.96 
3rd 2.30 
4th 1.88 
5th 1.61
Cam Timing Clutch 180 mm  single plate dry clutch with diaphram spring, cable actuated. 
Fuel Bosch Motronic MA 2.2 (1993 - MA 2.0) digital fuel injection with fuel cut-off when coasting
Chassis      
Frame Steering Angle 64 degrees 
Front Wheel Trail 95 mm
Wheels Front: 3.50 x 17 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile 
Rear: 4.50 x 18 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile
Dimensions  Weight: 268 kg wet 
Length: 2230 mm 
Wheelbase: 1565 mm 
Seatheight: 800mm (31.5 in) 

 

Tyres 120/70 ZR 17 
160/60 ZR 18
Front Suspension 41.7 mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic cartridge type forks with progressive spring rate and integral fork stabiliser, 135mm travel.  Brakes
BMW / FAG anti-lock brake system ABS II 
(1993 - ABS 1)
Front: Dual Brembo 4-piston calipers with angular-wear compensation and 305mm stainless steel floating brake discs. 
Rear: 285 mm disc
Rear suspension Gas-filled monoshock, 5 spring preload settings, 4.7 inches travel. Fuel Capacity 22 litres inc 4l reserve 
5.2 US gallons incl 1.3 gal. reserve
Colours Marrakech Red #658 
Night Black/Arctic Silver Metallic #711 (SE Model only) 
Graphite Metallic #704 
Palmetto Green Metallic #706 
Standard Features Integral sport-touring fairing with full lower protection 
ABS II Anti-lock brakes 
Single key lock system for ignition, steering, fuel cap, seat storage compartment locks 
Stainless steel exhaust system and catalytic converter 
Fuel capacity and coolant temperature gauges, digital clock 
Power accessory socket 
Polished fork legs (SE models only)
Performance      
Top Speed Over 200kph (135+ mph US) Fuel Economy 5.8 litres per 100 km at 120 kph
Acceleration 0- 60 mph 4.3 sec 
60 - 140 kph 10.5 sec
Options Panniers, city cases, 22 litre top box, pannier & top box liners, tank bag, luggage rack, heated grips, lighted ignition key, alarm system, garage door opener for alarm remote controller, front & rear mud flaps, BMW U-lock, motorcycle cover, additional power accessory socket, LT comfort seat.
K1100RS & K1100LT Production Dates & Numbers
Model Engine Number Range  Year Model Code
K 1100RS 6495501 - 6496035 93 0532
K 1100LT 0300001 - 0300994 93 0536
K 1100RS 6496036 - 6496337 94 0532
K 1100LT 0300995 - 0301527 94 0536
K 1100RS 6496338 - 95 0532
K 1100LT 03001528 - 95 0536

Figures above are based on BMW brochures and US market specifications,
with additional information adapted from the K1100RS owners group website.

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BMW K1100RS 1996

K1100RS black and silver

N.B. This page was written for Tom Byrnes Motorcycles of Sydney around 1998.