The R1100RS (Rennsport) is a distinguished sport-touring motorcycle, produced between 1992 and 2000, celebrated for its advanced engineering and comfort suitable for long-distance journeys. It features a robust air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin boxer engine displacing 1085 cc, delivering 90 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque, managed by a fuel injection system. Key innovations include the Telelever front suspension and Paralever rear suspension, which provide exceptional ride quality and handling. Many models also boast integral ABS, a significant safety advancement for its era, underscoring a commitment to rider well-being and technological prowess. This comprehensive service and repair manual is designed to assist owners, professional mechanics, and advanced DIY enthusiasts in maintaining and repairing the R1100RS. It covers a wide array of critical systems, including general information, the fuel system, cooling system, engine top-end, clutch, lubrication system, engine removal and installation, crankshaft and transmission, wheels and tires, brakes, suspension, steering, frame, and the electrical system. The manual provides detailed procedures for routine maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, component overhauls, disassembly, reassembly, and includes all necessary technical specifications and wiring diagrams, offering professional-level detail for in-depth service. 🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: R1100RS Model Variant: RS (Rennsport) Product Type: Service/Repair Manual Codes Manual Issue Date: 06/99 👋 Introduction Market Position Motorcycle Segment: Sport touring motorcycle known for its advanced engineering and comfort for long-distance riding. Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Honda VFR750/VFR800, Kawasaki ZX-9R (in sport touring guise), Ducati ST series, Yamaha FJ1200. Key Features Engine Technology: Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin boxer engine with four valves per cylinder and fuel injection. Chassis Technology: Innovative Telelever front suspension and Paralever single-sided swingarm rear suspension for superior ride and handling. Braking System: Integral ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) on many models, a significant safety advancement for its time. Manual Value Proposition Diy Benefit: Empowers owners to perform detailed maintenance and repairs, saving on dealership labor costs and increasing understanding of their motorcycle. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas General Information: True Fuel System: True Cooling System: True Engine Top End: True Clutch: True Engine Lubrication System: True Engine Removal Installation: True Crankshaft Transmission: True Wheels Tires: True Final Drive: True Brakes: True Suspension: True Steering: True Frame: True Electrical System: True Appendix: True Page Count Estimated Page Count: N/A (PDF Digital Format) Manual Type Manual Type: Factory Service Manual (FSM) / Workshop Manual / Repair Manual Language Language: English Format File Format: PDF Download Type: Instant Download 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Comprehensive coverage of all engine components, including top-end, lubrication, fuel delivery, cooling, and internal engine assembly. Transmission: Detailed information on gearbox, clutch operation, and final drive assembly. Brakes: Complete coverage of hydraulic brake systems, including component inspection, service, and bleeding procedures. Suspension Steering: In-depth guides for front fork (Telelever) and rear suspension (Paralever) servicing, alignment, and steering head bearing maintenance. Electrical: Extensive electrical system diagnostics, wiring diagrams, component testing, and troubleshooting for ignition, lighting, and sensors. Chassis Frame: Information on frame inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of chassis components. Wheels Tires: Guidelines for wheel maintenance, tire replacement, and balancing. Procedures Included Routine Maintenance: Detailed instructions for routine service tasks, fluid changes, filter replacements, and inspections. Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Systematic approaches to diagnosing and resolving common and complex mechanical and electrical issues. Component Overhaul: Step-by-step procedures for rebuilding or overhauling major engine, transmission, and suspension components. Disassembly Reassembly: Comprehensive instructions for the complete disassembly and reassembly of the motorcycle. Technical Specifications: Inclusion of all relevant torque specifications, clearances, and adjustment procedures. Wiring Diagrams: Complete and detailed electrical wiring diagrams for easy troubleshooting and repairs. Technical Depth Depth Of Coverage: Professional-level detail, equivalent to factory technician manuals, suitable for in-depth repairs and diagnostics. Target Audience: BMW Dealership Technicians, Professional Mechanics, and Advanced DIY Enthusiasts. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Compatibility: Compatible with all Windows and Mac operating systems. Requirements: Requires a PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader). Print Quality Printability: Printable for hard copy reference. Image Quality: High-quality scanned images and diagrams. Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital PDF) Paper Type Paper Quality: N/A (Digital PDF) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin boxer Displacement: 1085 cc Bore X Stroke: 99 mm x 70.5 mm Valves Per Cylinder: 4 Performance Horsepower: 90 hp (67 kW) @ 7,250 rpm Torque: 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) @ 5,750 rpm Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Bosch Motronic 2.4 fuel injection with central throttle body. Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline, minimum 95 octane (RON). Ignition Ignition System: Digital electronic ignition with dual ignition coils. Lubrication Oil Type: SAE 20W-50 motorcycle-specific engine oil. Oil Capacity: Approx. 4 liters (4.2 US quarts) with filter change. Cooling Cooling Method: Air cooling with an engine oil cooler. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. Optional Optional Features: N/A (standard 5-speed transmission) Features Clutch Type: Single dry plate, diaphragm spring clutch. Final Drive: Shaft drive with...
The R1100RS (Rennsport) is a distinguished sport-touring motorcycle, produced between 1992 and 2000, celebrated for its advanced engineering and comfort suitable for long-distance journeys. It features a robust air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin boxer engine displacing 1085 cc, delivering 90 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque, managed by a fuel injection system. Key innovations include the Telelever front suspension and Paralever rear suspension, which provide exceptional ride quality and handling. Many models also boast integral ABS, a significant safety advancement for its era, underscoring a commitment to rider well-being and technological prowess.
This comprehensive service and repair manual is designed to assist owners, professional mechanics, and advanced DIY enthusiasts in maintaining and repairing the R1100RS. It covers a wide array of critical systems, including general information, the fuel system, cooling system, engine top-end, clutch, lubrication system, engine removal and installation, crankshaft and transmission, wheels and tires, brakes, suspension, steering, frame, and the electrical system. The manual provides detailed procedures for routine maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, component overhauls, disassembly, reassembly, and includes all necessary technical specifications and wiring diagrams, offering professional-level detail for in-depth service.
🏷️ Basic Information
Identification
Make:
BMW
Model:
R1100RS
Model Variant:
RS (Rennsport)
Product Type:
Service/Repair Manual
Codes
Manual Issue Date:
06/99
👋 Introduction
Market Position
Motorcycle Segment:
Sport touring motorcycle known for its advanced engineering and comfort for long-distance riding.
Competitive Analysis
Key Competitors:
Honda VFR750/VFR800, Kawasaki ZX-9R (in sport touring guise), Ducati ST series, Yamaha FJ1200.
Key Features
Engine Technology:
Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin boxer engine with four valves per cylinder and fuel injection.
Chassis Technology:
Innovative Telelever front suspension and Paralever single-sided swingarm rear suspension for superior ride and handling.
Braking System:
Integral ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) on many models, a significant safety advancement for its time.
Manual Value Proposition
Diy Benefit:
Empowers owners to perform detailed maintenance and repairs, saving on dealership labor costs and increasing understanding of their motorcycle.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
General Information:
True
Fuel System:
True
Cooling System:
True
Engine Top End:
True
Clutch:
True
Engine Lubrication System:
True
Engine Removal Installation:
True
Crankshaft Transmission:
True
Wheels Tires:
True
Final Drive:
True
Brakes:
True
Suspension:
True
Steering:
True
Frame:
True
Electrical System:
True
Appendix:
True
Page Count
Estimated Page Count:
N/A (PDF Digital Format)
Manual Type
Manual Type:
Factory Service Manual (FSM) / Workshop Manual / Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
File Format:
PDF
Download Type:
Instant Download
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine:
Comprehensive coverage of all engine components, including top-end, lubrication, fuel delivery, cooling, and internal engine assembly.
Transmission:
Detailed information on gearbox, clutch operation, and final drive assembly.
Brakes:
Complete coverage of hydraulic brake systems, including component inspection, service, and bleeding procedures.
Suspension Steering:
In-depth guides for front fork (Telelever) and rear suspension (Paralever) servicing, alignment, and steering head bearing maintenance.
Electrical:
Extensive electrical system diagnostics, wiring diagrams, component testing, and troubleshooting for ignition, lighting, and sensors.
Chassis Frame:
Information on frame inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of chassis components.
Wheels Tires:
Guidelines for wheel maintenance, tire replacement, and balancing.
Procedures Included
Routine Maintenance:
Detailed instructions for routine service tasks, fluid changes, filter replacements, and inspections.
Diagnostic Troubleshooting:
Systematic approaches to diagnosing and resolving common and complex mechanical and electrical issues.
Component Overhaul:
Step-by-step procedures for rebuilding or overhauling major engine, transmission, and suspension components.
Disassembly Reassembly:
Comprehensive instructions for the complete disassembly and reassembly of the motorcycle.
Technical Specifications:
Inclusion of all relevant torque specifications, clearances, and adjustment procedures.
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete and detailed electrical wiring diagrams for easy troubleshooting and repairs.
Technical Depth
Depth Of Coverage:
Professional-level detail, equivalent to factory technician manuals, suitable for in-depth repairs and diagnostics.
Target Audience:
BMW Dealership Technicians, Professional Mechanics, and Advanced DIY Enthusiasts.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
PDF
Compatibility:
Compatible with all Windows and Mac operating systems.
Requirements:
Requires a PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Print Quality
Printability:
Printable for hard copy reference.
Image Quality:
High-quality scanned images and diagrams.
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital PDF)
Paper Type
Paper Quality:
N/A (Digital PDF)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Type:
Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin boxer
Displacement:
1085 cc
Bore X Stroke:
99 mm x 70.5 mm
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Performance
Horsepower:
90 hp (67 kW) @ 7,250 rpm
Torque:
100 Nm (74 lb-ft) @ 5,750 rpm
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Bosch Motronic 2.4 fuel injection with central throttle body.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline, minimum 95 octane (RON).
Ignition
Ignition System:
Digital electronic ignition with dual ignition coils.
Lubrication
Oil Type:
SAE 20W-50 motorcycle-specific engine oil.
Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4 liters (4.2 US quarts) with filter change.
Cooling
Cooling Method:
Air cooling with an engine oil cooler.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
5-speed constant mesh gearbox.
Optional
Optional Features:
N/A (standard 5-speed transmission)
Features
Clutch Type:
Single dry plate, diaphragm spring clutch.
Final Drive:
Shaft drive with Paralever single-sided swingarm.
Final Drive Oil:
SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 hypoid gear oil.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Approx. 2,218 mm (87.3 in)
Width:
Approx. 850 mm (33.5 in)
Height:
Approx. 1,280 mm (50.4 in)
Wheelbase:
Approx. 1,484 mm (58.4 in)
Weights
Dry Weight:
Approx. 230 kg (507 lbs)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvwr:
Approx. 450 kg (992 lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
25 liters (6.6 US gallons)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
ABS Availability:
Optional integral ABS on many models, standard on later revisions.
Active Features
Braking System:
Combined braking system linked to the integral ABS.
Passive Features
Lighting:
Halogen headlight, integrated turn signals.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Typically not equipped with factory-installed audio systems; aftermarket options available.
Driver Assistance
ABS:
Integral ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is a key technological feature, enhancing safety significantly.
Connectivity
Instrumentation:
Analog tachometer and speedometer, digital multi-function display for fuel level, gear indicator, clock, etc.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or annually.
Valve Clearance Check:
Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or as recommended in manual.