BMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary (1998)

BMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary (1998)

The BMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary is a masterclass in sport-touring engineering, boasting a 75 horsepower, eight-valve boxer engine that delivers 85% of its torque at a mere 3,000 rpm.

This potent powerplant is paired with a host of high-performance components, including twin 305mm four-pot front brakes, a single-pot 276 rear brake, and a Telelever front suspension that sets the stage for precise handling and corner-carving prowess.

As you settle into the saddle, the low and midrange-focused engine character becomes apparent, inviting a more aggressive riding style that’s just as at home on twisty mountain roads as it is on the open highway.

The result is a riding experience that’s equal parts exhilarating and comfortable, with the fairing and hard saddlebags disappearing into the background as the machine transforms into a purebred sportbike.

Key Specifications

Engine TypeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity1085 cc / 66.2 cu in
Max Power67.1 kw / 90 hp
Max Torque95 Nm / 9.7 kgf-m / 69 lb-ft.@ 5500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity23 Litres / US 6.1 gal
Weight (Wet/Kerb)622 lbs / 282 kg
Seat Height31.4 inches / 800 mm
BMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary (1998)

All Specifications

Make & Model

ModelBMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary
Year1998

Engine

Engine TypeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement1085 cc / 66.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke99 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Max Horsepower67.1 kw / 90 hp
Max Torque95 Nm / 9.7 kgf-m / 69 lb-ft.@ 5500 rpm
Engine Management SystemFuel injection
Lubrication SystemWet sump
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled

Performance

Top Speed203.3 km/h / 126.3 mph

Transmission

ClutchDry, single plate
Gearbox5 Speed
Gear Ratios1st 4.16 / 2nd 2.91 / 3rd 2.13 / 4th 1.74 / 5th 1.45:1
Final DriveShaft

Electrical & Electronics System

StarterElectric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame TypeSteel, backbone frame
Front SuspensionTelelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock
Front Suspension Travel4.7 inches / 120 mm
Rear SuspensionParalever swingarm & shaft drive, single-tube gas-filled shock, variable rebound setting
Rear Suspension Travel5.3 inches / 135 mm

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tire Size120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire Size160/60-ZR18
Front Brakes2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Seat Height31.4 inches / 800 mm
Wheelbase58.5 inches / 1485 mm
Ground Clearance153 mm / 6.2 in
Fuel Tank Capacity23 Litres / US 6.1 gal
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight622 lbs / 282 kg
Dry Weight256 kg / 571 lbs

Features

  • Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
  • 4 valves per cylinder
  • Telelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring
  • Twin-tube gas-filled shock
  • Paralever swingarm
  • Shaft drive
  • Single-tube gas-filled shock
  • Variable rebound setting
  • 305mm four-pot front brakes
  • 276mm single-pot rear brake
  • ABS brakes
  • 120 and 160 sized tires
  • ZR rated tires
  • Air and oil cooled boxer engine
  • Eight valve engine
  • Fuel-injected
  • Telelever front suspension
  • Paralever rear suspension
  • 800mm adjustable seat height
  • 780mm adjustable seat height option
  • 820mm adjustable seat height option
BMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary (1998)
BMW R 1100RT 75th Anniversary (1998)

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