| 
            
            General information         | 
    
  
    | 
        
                            Motorcycle name                    
     | 
    
                                    BMW R 1100 S                         | 
    | 
        
                            Year model                    
     | 
    
                                    1999                         | 
    | 
        
                            Type                    
     | 
    
                                    Sport touring                         | 
    | 
        
                            Rating                    
     | 
    
                     4.0   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.             | 
    
        | 
            
            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
    | 
        
                            Engine size                    
     | 
    
                                    1085.0 ccm (66.21 cubic inches)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Type of engine                    
     | 
    
                                    Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke                         | 
    | 
        
                            Effect                    
     | 
    
                                    98.0 HP (71.5  kW)) @ 7500 RPM                         | 
    | 
        
                            Torque                    
     | 
    
                                    97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM                         | 
    | 
        
                            Top speed                    
     | 
    
                                    220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)                         | 
    | 
        
                            0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)                    
     | 
    
                                    3.70 seconds                         | 
    | 
        
                            60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear                    
     | 
    
                                    10.20 seconds                         | 
    | 
        
                            Compression                    
     | 
    
                                    11.3:1                         | 
    | 
        
                            Bore x stroke                    
     | 
    
                                    99.0 x 70.5 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Cooling system                    
     | 
    
                                    Oil & air                         | 
    | 
        
                            Gearbox                    
     | 
    
                                    6-speed                         | 
    | 
        
                            Transmission type                    
     | 
    
                                    Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Fuel consumption                    
     | 
    
                                    6.40 litres/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.75 mpg)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Greenhouse gases                    
     | 
    
                                    148.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)                          | 
    
        | 
            
            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
    | 
        
                            Front wheel travel                    
     | 
    
                                    110 mm (4.3 inches)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Rear wheel travel                    
     | 
    
                                    130 mm (5.1 inches)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Front tire                    
     | 
    
                                    120/70-ZR17                          | 
    | 
        
                            Rear tire                    
     | 
    
                                    170/60-ZR17                          | 
    | 
        
                            Front brakes                    
     | 
    
                                    Dual disc                         | 
    | 
        
                            Diameter                    
     | 
    
                                    310 mm (12.2 inches)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Rear brakes                    
     | 
    
                                    Single disc                         | 
    | 
        
                            Diameter                    
     | 
    
                                    276 mm (10.9 inches)                         | 
    
        | 
            
            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
    | 
        
                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
     | 
    
                                    236.0 kg (520.3 pounds)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Front percentage of weight                    
     | 
    
                                    50.6                         | 
    | 
        
                            Seat height                    
     | 
    
                                    800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
    | 
        
                            Wheelbase                    
     | 
    
                                    1478 mm (58.2 inches)                         | 
    | 
        
                            Fuel capacity                    
     | 
    
                                    18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)                         | 
    
        | 
            
            Other specifications         | 
    
  
    | 
        
                            Starter                    
     | 
    
                                    Electric                         | 
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. | 
    
        | 
            
            Further information         | 
    
  | Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. | 
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. | 
| Ask questions | Join the 99 BMW R 1100 S discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. | 
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. | 
    
        | 
            
            Compare with another motorcycle         | 
    
  | 
 | 
| 
 | 
  
 
	  Pictures, trademarks and logos of third parties are the exclusive 
   property of the respective owners. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.