BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

New owner as of last week of a 1998 R1100R, just checking in. I've owned a wide variety of bikes the past 20+ years (Honda, Yamaha, Harley, Suzuki) but this is my first BMW. So far, I really like it. A lot of useful torque and a very comfortable riding position. Can't wait to take it on a long road trip.
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Hi there and welcome. An intro with a name would be fine (since you don't sign with your name). The R1100R is a very fine and durable bike and I am sure you will have loads of fun with it. Hope you have the version with ABS.

Best regards
Oliver

Thanks, Oliver.

I did indeed get the version with ABS. It's been well maintained and seems to run perfectly, aside from the normal clunky gearbox.

cheers,
Scott

Hi Scott,

all BMW are legendary for their clunky gearboxes. Especially the oilheads make all kind of funny noises. Don't worry you'll get used to this. It is a bike with character. After 12 years I still enjoy the R1100R like on the first day ...

Best regards
Oliver

Scott,

As you've likely already learned, the R1100R is a sweet riding machine. Given the high weight (over 500 lbs) and bulbous gas tank I sometimes think of mine as The Nimble Hippo! Once you're rolling though, her beauty shines.
Yeah, the wide torque band is great, just don't bog it too often down in the 2000's rpms; keep her in the high 3000's and up where she likes it. I'm in Colorado and ride the twisty roads here as often as possible, and wow, I love this bike! Congrats, your's is a beauty.

RichardL

Yeah, my brother sat on the bike and commented how heavy and top-heavy it seemed. The he rode it and said how it felt much lighter when in motion, especially in the curves.

Yep. If ya ever have it tip over on you, say while walking it up to a gas pump island, it can be a real bugger to get back uprighted...... But, while in motion, it takes gyroscopic centrifugal forces to an art form ...