Head gaskets started to leak when the bike was 2 years old.
The battery is a pain to service because of its location.
The Beemer is a very capable high speed commuter, but it is not very exciting in any way. I think of it as an appliance.
I found my BMW 1100 RS the biggest mistake I've made in a motorcycle purchase. The bikes master for the brakes leaked. The fly wheel went bad at 9400 miles. I requested the BMW dealer to get the factory to honor the fix being out of warranty, which was just post six months with low miles.
No way buy this bike. BMW was down right poor on service. Also the gearbox was a waste of time. It was a chug of gearbox. This is the boxer I would not buy again or put my friends on.
I've been riding a Kawasaki 1200 full dresser 2003 and find it the better cycle for the money.
A BMW 1100rs seems more the bike for a person looking for a unit designed for a operator with normal reaction skills, and the slower acceleration is a blessing when it's equal to normal; safe; proper acceleration.
It's a good safe bike - if I had to choose a bike for a loved one to travel on... which I would never do... I would feel better with this.
I've owned 11 bikes starting in 72 to 06, if that means anything of value.
OK, OK.. this bike is great, I have owned a BMW R1100 RS for more than 12 years, also I have more bikes BMW R1150 GS, 1200GS, R100 Paris Dakar, etc..
This bike has really good acceleration 0-60 mph 4.1 seconds.. It's is a pretty decent time considering a bike that was built back in 94. This people are comparing to 2003 and so on bikes... I would suggest you to compare any bike with the BMW K1200s. If you find that boring..??
You have really good extras that come with this bike.. ABS brake system on both wheels, also rear suspension regulator.
Overall this is a really comfortable bike with good acceleration, braking system and the world class proven boxer engine that would give you no problem at all.
I bought my 1100RS in 1998, it had one previous owner and 36000 miles on the clock. It came with all its history, this is a must have with any vehicle.
I have ridden this fantastic machine everywhere, from small country villages to very big cities and have enjoyed every mile. My motorcycle is my friend, it treats me with respect and it loves me and I love it.
I get 48 miles to the gallon at 70 miles an hour, she will cruise at 90 all day long with reliability and safety because the engineering is superb, and above all the rest she looks as good as new.
I had returned to riding bikes after nearly 20 years of being the family man, last bike was the BMW 90/6 and the R 1100 RS was a shape I always liked. Got one in immaculate condition, in black, and love it.
There is an oil leak from the sump where I cannot detect, the master cylinder had a leak, on the tank of course, the gear box rattles like it's full of ball bearings when in neutral, the tail shaft leaked oil, costing a bomb to fix on account that the bolts were seized, it has a terrible turning circle when walking it, it's not the fastest bike on the road, but keeps up pretty good.
All complaints aside, a classic shape and fun to ride Yahoo.
I own an 1995 R1100RSL (L-lower fairing) It is the best bike I have owned over Honda, Harley, Suzuki. It rocks. At 130mph it handles like a champ (requires a chip to go over 130mph). The motor is bullet proof. I can ride it like I stole it or just cruise. BMW is by far the best motorcycle manufacturer. They thought of everything and high performance and quality; just like their superior cars.
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