BMW R 1100 S User Manual

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Maintenance and care
2
1
2
Front brake
e Attention:
Have brake pads replaced
before the minimum permitted
thickness is reached.
L Note:
For your safety, we recommend
having work on the brake
system performed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
• Support the motorcycle on its
side stand
• Visually inspect to ensure that
both brake pads and the
brake caliper bear have the
same colour-code marks 2
• Make a visual check on brake
pad thickness
Minimum pad thickness:
Wear indicating mark 1
must be clearly visible on
the pads.
– If the wear indicating mark is
no longer clearly visible:
Have the brake pads
changed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking brake pads
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BMW R 1100 S Specifications

General

Displacement	1085 cc
Bore x Stroke	99 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR 17
Wheelbase	1, 478 mm
Fuel Capacity	18 liters
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, 4-stroke, flat twin
Power	98 hp @ 7, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Seat Height	810 mm
Front Brakes	Dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers