BMW R 1100 S User Manual

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Maintenance and care
2
Battery safety instructions
Gel batteries are maintenance-
free. Compliance with the
instructions below is important
in order to maximise battery life:
e Attention:
– Keep the surface of the
battery clean and dry
– Do not attempt to open the
battery
– Do not attempt to top up the
battery with water
– Use only electronically
controlled battery chargers
with a limit voltage of 14.4 V to
charge the battery.
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the life
of the battery and are essential
if warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
d Warning:
Do not attempt to jump-start
the motorcycle using the on-
board socket
–Risk of fire!
• Push-start the motorcycle
only when the engine is
cold.
The load capacity of the
electrical wiring to the power
socket is not sufficient to start
the motorcycle from an outside
source.
e Attention:
Do not attempt to jump-start
the motorcycle if the battery is
completely flat: recharge the
battery instead.
Risk of damaging the control
units.
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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