First time on a BMW R1100 RS: srkcycles year drive

[@cmarkd1]

I'm a "fan-boy" of older bmw's. They're not pocket rockets, they're surgical smooth.

[@goldmarkg]

I have owned a "94 R1100RS since new. Upgraded the transmission to 5 speeds. Only has 22,000miles and runs and looks like new. I love the bike. ABS saved me from a serious accident several years ago when a car stopped suddenly in front of me. When a came to s stop a foot from his bumper, I kissed the tank! I will never sell this one.

[@guygeri6803]

I think the R1100R/RS/RT are really an engineering wonder. Its now 2020 and I own a 99 R1100R with 22K miles. Reliable, very very comfortable, great clearance, great handling, great braking, ABS, fantastic ergonomics. Not the fastest but way faster than most cars and handles highways easy. I actually like the somewhat clunky gear box (improves from 99). They are built like a brick, I like the looks ...and you can get a low mileage one for 3K and less these days (2020) which is just ridiculous. My garage guy says he has recently serviced one with 200K on it. They are known to keep going... Not many options for tires due to wheel size, but I have just put on new Conti Attacks which are fantastic. Put a Booster Plug on it and don't forget to turn off the choke after about 60-90 seconds on cold starts...

[@free2chasehappy]

The BMW R1100RS is my first motorcycle and I still own it, love it very much. A bit heavy (when I was learning to ride) and well balanced once it is rolling. Amazing machine!

[@robertjeffery4664]

I've got the 1996 full fairing model Amazing bike with CAT gone & no O2 sensor it flies

[@free2chasehappy]

@@robertjeffery4664 interesting. My bike idles high, around 1400-1500 rpm once it's warmed up. I wonder what you do will fix it?

[@sebastianw.2074]

Same Here. my First Bike and i Love it so much

[@chrisnewton5126]

In 1983 I was stationed in Bavaria and bought an '82 R100RS w/full fairing new (at invoice & tax free) from the Canadian PX (I was in US Army and could shop most NATO PX's). I lived off post about 4k from my Kaserne. Heaven.

[@Seb0046]

I have that exact bike (mine almost has 90K) commute on this bike every day and had gone cross country. Honestly the best bike that I have owned. It is super steady at high speed. With the original sidebags you can carry lots of stuff. Who ever gets it its going to be super surprised. Great vid.

[@MrBluoct]

Ever ride the gt 1200 or 1300 s ?

[@rodrigoruffa7460]

I have owned some 20 cars and a handful of motorcycles. Best car I had was a BMW 328i E36. Now I am about to buy a R1100GS and I'm pretty sure it will the best bike I'll ever own.

[@davidhaney1394]

I ride a 1150RT in my opinion , the comfort on these oilheads are second to none . I love mine . They are very deceiving , because they redline at 8k , you think they would be sluggish but , no they have SO much torque low down that you don`t need to put them hard .

[@mikechocklan5803]

Just started looking into riding, and at the local BMW bike dealership they had one of these there for real cheap. First video I’m watching on it, very good video! Love the message too, God bless you!

[@toneh9479]

Did you buy it? I've just been offered one cheap too.

[@abraarnazirsayed8418]

@@toneh9479 are you going to buy it ?

[@mr.hughes5808]

Bought a cheap r1100r that needed a clutch.. took a few weekends to do but it’s a fun bike

[@techguyMD]

My Yamaha 1993 GTS1000A had efi, abs, and a swingarm front end. Yamaha were always like.. "Hold my beer"

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

Really great machines I have 2 of them at the moment are 1100 S 100 S classic black... Just had it out on a ride today excellent, Love that low end torque Value and dollar for dollar a 20 year old BMW can be a really good bye

[@MrLeonard750]

Good bike man,i want to buy one since forever,i love that boxer engine and that torque at high rev.It s a real friend for long journeys,a good German engineering in deed.I own now two Kawasaki Gpz 750,80 s models and a 2000 Triumph 955 i RS .But no BMW rs yet....I must get one from Germany.Greetings from Romania,Europe.

[@claudiolordino2192]

You did the whole video test-ride with the CHOKE pulled on. (It is the lever just above the Hi-Lo beam switch.)

[@NorseHamr]

Haha, I saw that too. But, it doesn't really matter on these bikes as its actually a high-idle lever. These bikes are fuel injected, so it "chokes" the intake mixture by adding more fuel. Boils down to a fuel consumption issue, more than a rich running bike.

[@coyoteguyke]

You should try the R1200ST or a R1100RT/R1150RT/R1200RT to compare... Had a R1100S, R1150R, R1200RT and now I'm having a R1200ST and a R1150RT... Don't think I'll ever drive another engine than a BMW Boxer :-)

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Great video. Enjoyed. Nice looking BMW!

[@fritzinger2351]

Sehr cooles Motorrad. Haben selber auch eins. Boxermotor, Kardanantrieb und Telelever machen es meiner Meinung nach besonders.

[@pixelbros9963]

Just bought this bike, been riding GS for long time and i completely love this bike

[@ababbit7461]

Please position the camera up a little more next time. Watching the gauges while you ride is not interesting. It kind of makes you sick from "car sickness." The front end of this bike and the new Goldwing was designed a long time ago. It is called a Hossick front end. Separates braking from steering forces.

[@wittemanadrian]

A Babbit my neck hurts from trying to see higher!

[@benedictusparaan3139]

Funny how your on ramp acceleration seems so lackadaisical yet you already hit 100mph way before you even hit the end of the ramp.

[@domfer2540]

They are not quarter mile bike. But, going for a ride were you can legally cruise at 105 or above they are great.

[@walliehart2055]

Reminds me of the same ride height and nimbleness of my 82 night hawk.. Always wanted one, BMW that is. Why not say your asking $$$ . It's buying season

[@robertholmstrm9986]

Just bought a 95 r1100rs Realy a nice bike.I think i will stay with it fore a long time.

[@MAW51187]

How did this turn out?

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent video n bike. God bless.

[@Nightboat]

No need to rev this machine to redline. The 1100cc boxer motor is tuned for torque and smoothness. This is no sport bike but rather a more refined gentleman's sport-tourer!

[@danpos1971]

No, but max torque is at 5500, and max horsepower is at 7250. almost redline. I rarely rev past 6500

[@stanleydragon9548]

I currently own a 1994 R1100RS, awesome machine. As for what he said about possibly not finding the Telelever front suspension on a sport bike, I had the same suspension on my 2007 BMW K1200S. Although it was loosely classed as a sport touring bike, with 167 hp the emphasis weighted heavily on the sport part of that equation. I've owned four BMW's, 1994 R1100RS (current) - 2007 K1200S - 2009 R1200R - 1994 K75S, and they all had the Telelever front suspension.

[@BartholomewSmutz]

I sold my elephant K1600 last year because I just didn't like it so I'm thinking about a more basic BMW that's not so cumbersome. Would you recommend the 94 RS? There is one for sale in my area for just $2,500. I previously owned a R1150R so I imagine this bike is quite similar.

[@stanleydragon9548]

@@BartholomewSmutz I would definitely recommend a 94 R1100RS, and it is similar in a lot of respects to the R11509R. I had an R1200R a few years ago so I'm familiar with that model as well.

[@lacix22]

Subaru and Porsche do boxers, and they are also cool....

[@adammorris9752]

Ural still uses the boxer twin engine too, I used to own a R75/6 BMW the issue I had with it was my feet hit the jugheads and cook them ( I wear a 13) bit other than that I really enjoyed the bike.

[@curtis1951]

Yeah. I used to own one of these and I liked riding it in the winter cus the jugs kept my feet warm. Plus it had heated grips.

[@jerrysmith7166]

i have a 99 r1100r and i love it! basically a naked version of this bike without the digital gauges

[@foulz554]

My father has this bike but with a new exhaust, ans i gotra say, it sounds way more beefier than the new sport bikes

[@erickmontero6222]

What was the exhaust?

[@MrRockinrolla77]

Someone will find that note an it might lead em to Jesus

[@martinarthur8928]

I love the words of wisdom... May God bless you

[@tommyason8764]

I got the BMW r 1100 rt 2000, and it runs like a train

[@danpos1971]

I'm riding a 1999 R1100RT. I just tuned it up. Its running great! 114,000km.

[@rayporter6197]

Camera angle on this video is p poor !

[@joninio6542]

I have the exact same bike, black on one side, red on the other. Best bike ever, whether commuting or touring. Widely used as a police motorcycle in its day which is a great recommendatio. BTW you kept opening the choke/starter instead of closing it, which you can do after about 20 seconds.

[@BruceHoult]

Fortunately it's not a choke, it just moves the throttle idle stop.

[@joninio6542]

@@BruceHoult Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated.

[@ababbit7461]

Hossick front end. Hossick could not sell his patent to bike companies so they waited 25 years and BMW stole his expired patent and put it on their bikes. BMW's "telelever" is a "Hossick" front end.

[@ababbit7461]

@Air cooled I had a 1994 R1100rs. One of the best bikes I have ever owned. Take care.

[@killemall69]

Sick

[@nigelmtb]

Just leave that post-it note in someone's yard behind you. No need to go get it or anything. Nice.

[@therandallyon]

I currently tour on a 96 R1100RT. I have owned a pile of Japanese motorbikes, but my RT is my favourite so far. And yes, your choke is on. I will be able to get collectors plates in a year or two. :)

[@gimmieliberty6514]

Fuel injected so it's not a choke,it's a fast idle lever

[@Vinh1089]

I like that Bible verse sticker.

[@captsam54]

I really like that bike.. Sold my 2003 BMW GSA, may be interested in the one because it appears well taken care and is a bit older..(er more Classic).. ha Ha.. and is a road bike.. I have other bikes for the dirt and offroad now..

[@chrissmith7669]

I’m trying to get ahold of a low mile garage stored 1996 RS. I love those lines.

[@christiansimpson6377]

Dan D Auto and Ski in Omaha NE has a 1994 that's very clean.

[@chrissmith7669]

@@christiansimpson6377 thanks, I’ve got a friend with a 14k mile ‘96 that’s sat in the garage untouched for close to 15 years. Will need lots of TLC to get it safely back on the road but it would be very satisfying. Costly but satisfying none the less. Just have to convince him that as it sits it’s not worth nearly what it was when he parked it.

[@andy42x]

0:02 what's the function of that rod, running underneath and parallel to the covered driveshaft? Is that connected to the rear brake pedal, or suspension related?

[@DrazenCika]

I think it is related to shaft drive, some kind of compensation for a lateral force created by the shaft gear when accelerating. Not sure though

[@AlexTolish]

Хороший мот бро!))) Я тоже крупный и никак не мог понять как смотрюсь со стороны

[@SuperMagoo2011]

Looks like the visor is up. Would have been better if you wound it down

[@scottydoo330]

left hand black switch onto of the grip...you hit it a ffew times.....what is it?

[@greasy3831]

that's the "choke" for the bike i say "choke" but it's really just a fast idle switch. helps it warm up when its cold.

[@adamoneale4396]

Dnepr, ural, cossack, chang jiang all use a version of the original bmw boxer

[@todd2885]

is this a chin mount, try a top mount this is not working, keep it but have other mounts and mix it up, but keep it coming good work.

[@raybrickles7667]

My favorite part is when you talked the whole time.

[@ste6897]

My favourite bike ever 👍,so nice

[@vinjofin1972]

The r1100rs has a 5 speed and tops out at 135. The later r1150rs has 5 hp more and a six speed. And a little bit faster.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

That is great. I am looking to the R1150rs. If I will get it for the right money. Drop by bro, you may like my content. Cheers.

[@vinjofin1972]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace r1100rs or r1150rs. No matter wich one you choose. Put r1200 injectors in it. The company name is Tills. They are in Germany and also deliver oversea. It will give you a smoother ride and more torque downlow

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@vinjofin1972 I see. Thanks for the tip. Some are complaining about the brakes. Is the ABS standard on all versions from 2001 to 2005? I am looking at the 2002. :) Thanks a lot.

[@vinjofin1972]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace my r1100rt has ABS. Just flush it once a year and try to use the abs once in a while. Then you will have no trouble.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@vinjofin1972 Then it is the same on the R1150rs. :) I think that I can get one for a fairly good price and then keep it as my second bike. This is my intention. Also to tour a bit on it.

[@bhaddock9277]

Good looking motorcycle

[@eddymagomago4502]

Beatiful sound

[@123danvc]

Great bike bad transmission! Had a 94 rs1100 and the gear box went on my at 35K. Buyer beware, 94 - 97 rs1100 had shakey transmissions.

[@abraarnazirsayed8418]

What about a 1993 model ?

[@danpos1971]

@@abraarnazirsayed8418 The very first transmissions were solid.

[@danpos1971]

My 1999 R1100RT transmission had to be replaced at 112,000km. I did it myself. Bike is back on the road with 114,000km now.

[@chjale1987]

Umm, your “choke” is on. Great to see old oilhead vids.

[@franckylibbrecht6103]

One needs to have the habbit...

[@gimmieliberty6514]

Fuel injected bikes don't have chokes,the ecu knows the engine is cold,the lever is just a fast idle device

[@jamesdunn9714]

@@gimmieliberty6514 I believe that is why he used parentheses when entering choke.

[@donbraham411]

Nice bike

[@robertgutheridge9672]

i have a 1996 r1100 rt and it is so smooth he said he thinks should do 120 to 130 mine will hit 145 if i want faster ill ride my gsxr

[@florisjanmaat2969]

Would you recommend this bike to a tall person? Would you recommend this bike to a beginner?

[@warrenstemphly5756]

I had a ‘97 R1100RS (in beautiful Glacier Green), the seat is adjustable with three positions, the rubber mounted bars are adjustable too. I’m 6’ and it was very roomy. I was also a very new rider when I bought it and it’s very forgiving, I thought so anyway. It’s perfect as a daily commute mule or riding from Seattle to Miami. ABS, fuel injection, heated handgrips and the best hard luggage ever put on a motorcycle.

[@markmath2883]

I have a '94 RS. Love the bike but am going to sell it as I have a RT now and several other bikes. It is most comfortable for people with short inseams and long arms. I have put 500 mile days on it, but am a little stiff in the knees and arms. Not sure I would recommend it for a beginner: need some maintenance expertise and it is a deceptively fast bike. This is a thoroughbred--made for the autobahn--essentially a street legal race bike.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@simonapeters4372]

There’s a yellow light on the dash think you’re out of gas better pay attention

[@eddymagomago4502]

Me venden una completa y se mira muy bién por 500$ pero lleva parada los últimos 5 años en un almacén y estoy pensando el comprarla

[@user-lz8yp9mz3m]

Model how much

[@ByeAbusa]

I want to buy this bike as my first horse, do you recomand me, i am a bit locked in variants by the budget, and i want an abs bike, how do you recomand this bike as a beginer ? I am not interested in riding fast but more in longer drives and Abs system, that's a must criteria

[@danpos1971]

Its not a beginners bike. Its heavy, and very responsive.

[@ByeAbusa]

@@danpos1971 i bought a hayabusa, sold it after 14.000 km, now i bought 2 month ago a KTM 1290 Super Adv R 2024, made it 8000 km , but still want an r1100 to make it cafe racer :D

[@devcore24]

Do you know what tune was used to gain 10hp?

[@danpos1971]

John Gemi ECU computer chip.

[@stevendegoodmojosmet4034]

All 300 plus God's love you, peace and love. Amen . Be safe !!

[@davealley2761]

gear indicator seems stuck on neutral.

[@PorkHunt100]

I have a GS with 160 K/s on it.

[@MrKMFighter]

Why do all bikers always sound out of breath when making these videos?

[@funkygh]

BMWs are reasonably priced? Huh?

[@74aspi]

So if your bike breaks down and you get frustrated, god will repair it? This is great. I will try this immediately with my lawn mower. Amen. You are a great person, I can see.

[@Genrywhat]

My right ear rushing to give you dislike, ill talk to em not to do it.

[@karlikirk21]

Had one, the engine is great, the brakes are great the suspension is good the rest is rubbish.

[@brianbarbieri6670]

I had a K75 and a similar experience. Great engine, handled and stopped well, but other than the engine the thing may as well been made from swiss cheese- the electrics and transmission both troublesome.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Cheap *ss

[@richenglish5823]

Been nice if not sucking a sweet and a detailed look at features guess problem being American!!

[@jerrysmith7166]

your choke was on

[@danpos1971]

Its not a choke. It opens a throttle body butterfly valve a little to help start it on cold days. Its fuel injected.

[@boomerguy9935]

Just because it has a boatload of electronic doo-dads, it is not necessarily a great bike. If you don't have an engineering degree and like simple DIY, stick with basic metric or American bikes which you won't have to work on nearly as much. These bikes ride great, but somebody has to pay the expense of keeping it running. UBER EXPENSIVE to maintain.

[@MrRockinrolla77]

Cottonmouth dead giveaway

[@BCCmma64bang]

love a BMW but not a god.

[@mikeadams2351]

why not quote Exodus 21:7? Ephesians 6:5-9? Luke 19:27? can we keep it to the bikes and not your belief in fairy tales and imaginary friends?

[@rpmfreak9150]

You're the one that clicked onto his channel man, so that was on you, not him. Might I suggest you stop watching things, that you don't necessarily agree with" instead of being upset about it, and trying to get the man to change his channel" to better fit you! If you haven't found God yet, and I am talking about the one and only" God almighty who is the creator of everything before, during, and after your time. Might I suggest you give him a try! What do you have to lose? I promise you, that after I give God a chance to come into my life, it's changed like nothing I even imagined it could be like. I may as well just tell you, that before truly letting God into My life, I was nothing more than a broken version of what I could be. After letting God into My life fully, I know I can do and achieve Anything. For instance I used to think that" people like Sean, were only"so gung ho about God" all the time, because they were born into Money, and it had nothing to do with commitment, and hard work. After giving My life to God, I know now why Sean, and others like him, give all thanks for everything that they have to God. I am no longer on the outside" looking in wondering how it would be to have a beautiful home, car, family and friends. Basically any and everything. I'm not sure how to explain it, other than I accepted what was right in front of my eyes the whole time. Ohh I'm not trying to tell you that my life is perfect, and that I never have any problems, but they sure are easier to handle now that I have God to help me with them. My name is Tony, and I have a used Motorcycle shop in Chattanooga Tennessee, if there ever was a man that needed God you're listening to him. I have to go open up my shop, but please hear me when I say God is Great!!!!💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gtemnykh]

Cry more

[@mikeadams2351]

@@gtemnykh that makes no sense, but why even try, right? when it comes to sky friends that absolve you of anything at all, right? it's all good.

[@74aspi]

You makes good reviews but why do you feel compelled to include religion in it? It is so tasteless and despicable.

[@gtemnykh]

Cry about it

[@74aspi]

@@gtemnykh What can this possibly mean?

[@gtemnykh]

@@74aspi it means grow a pair. Go watch something else if it’s so unbearably offensive

[@74aspi]

@gtemnykh it IS offensive. And the reason I react to it is because it is not acceptable to push religion or other beliefs onto people. You think I am wrong, most likely because you share his beliefs. But what if it was political propaganda for a dictatorship or a harmful movement? Would you let it rest ? And citing the bible, has no place in a motorcycle test. It is a kind of hidden endoctrinment, and it should be condemned.

[@nigelmtb]

It is okay to respect the rider's views. It was 10 seconds in the video you chose to watch. No one forced you. Try tolerance and respect instead of hate.

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Super awesome video