Should i buy a bmw r1100s

Maintenance is easy for anyone who has confidence with a socket set. Things do break of course. The paint finish is a very high quality but the plastic of the front indicator surrounds cracks easily around the screws. Starter motors fail because of the placement next to the clutch and poor quality control. Some owners have had problems with the clutch splines, but this isn't as common as you might think from the forums. The engine is bullet-proof. Follow the service schedule and it will last 50 years.

Very economical and there is a wealth of after-market and second-hand parts available. Fantastic panniers as long as you can find the city lids. Simple dash and none of the electronics and trip computers of later BMWs, which I prefer.

The standard seat is too slippery. It is a timeless classic with good modern feel and performance, although it may be classed as a pure sports bike it could have had a "glove "box or small carrying capacity under the seat. Buying experience: A good deal from a family member I could not let it go. Had mine for five years till White Van Man wiped me out just before Christmas. Handling and Engine were faultless in my eyes. Quality and Reliability was dyre, what with a failed fuel pump, failed battery, seized callipers each year, ABS being tempremental, paint peeling off and having to wait a month for the warrentee job to get done et cetera.

However I'm struggling to find something to replace it's all-round capability Didn't have a car at the time. I have had the RR and grew to like it, this Rs does what I want and with the same reliability, its smoother, sharper and feels really safe, looking forward to years of happy sports touring.

The daily Scarborough - Whitby commute has never been so much fun! Down on power compared to japanese sports tourers, but more than makes up for it in every other way!

Purchased this after writing off my SVS. Came with luggage so I can travel a bit with it. Love it! Just grown up performance without waking up the neighbours. Sporty looking but with a mature kudos. Does everything I ask of it - tours, commutes, gets silly I've ridden just about everything over the years including various beemers, and owning mainly japenese fours this bike is a revalation, it covers miles with ease, doesn't kill my back or knees and has room for my 6' son when he's pillion and the missus loves it too.

Not too bad for a bit scratching once you get used to the size. I'm glad I watched the race series, seeing titanium sparks coming of the head covers is a sight to behold. What a revelation! I have a 60 mile commute on a mixture of motorway, A and B roads and this bike handles it superbly. A brilliant mixture of comfort and real world usable performance with the added advantage of shaft drive. Have to admit was initial sceptical of a BMW but you would need to prise the keys away from me now.

The bike is the best handling that i have ever owned, ok its not the quickest but thats not why i bought it. You dont need to worry about the race rep crowd either, this bike gets respect as a genuine racer on the road. Owners' rating 4. Specs Owners' reviews Bikes for sale For sale.

View 12 images. View bikes for sale. Warranty term Two year unlimited mileage. Engine 5 out of 5 Plenty of power if you need it. Some things are done for pleasure Chris Canning. Well here's my two peneeth. Late ninties my ageing but much modfied FJ was at it's sell by date,Yamaha replaced it with a barn door so that was that,i we ride most of the time two up,the choice was grim,as like now,so bought my S as much as from lack of choice,i didn't like it after years of Jap fours,but it has alway been practical and easy to ride two up,after years 8 of various modfications it's part of the family furniture,and combined with how little it is worth will be our vintage ride out on new years day in years to come!!.

Practical bikes with decent seats for two up riding are becoming fewer,without haveing a buy a barn door,as luck would have it i also stumbled across a Triumph Tiger many years ago which has taken equally as many mods to get it how we want it.

Our problem is were next,the only thing we have ridden thats both aerodynamically good with a decent seat is a Ks,the down side the fuelling is average,gear change first to second less than that,and it's got your typical fast but bland wishy washy 4 cylinder motor.

All times are GMT The time now is PM. Why should I buy an RS? User Name. Remember Me? Garage Garage. Manage My Garage. Browse by Username. Browse Recently Added. Browse Recently Modified. Advanced Search. Mark Forums Read. Page 1 of 2. Next ». Thread Tools. Rate Thread. Track days to two up touring, the R11S does it all. Black Beauty. Quote: Originally Posted by wswartzwel I used to keep bikes about 2 years then lose interest, and get a different one Quote: Originally Posted by wswartzwel my next purchase will be a big dual sport Quote: Originally Posted by wswartzwel I am still head over heels in love with my RS after 5 years.

Because is a damn good looking bike. Quote: Originally Posted by wswartzwel Some things are done for pleasure LinkBack URL. About LinkBacks. Very capable alternative to a sports tourer.

Great second hand buy. It takes a fair amount of effort to get the Sport to change direction and it's a big bike. BMW links. BMW Rs wiki. Latest Reviews. Husqvarna Norden on and off-road review. Latest Videos. The 10 things no motorcyclist should ever do The Professionals - Murray Walker - commentator - - BMW R 18 first impressions after 50 miles. Related Articles. GSX-SF - present review. SRR - present review. Intermot New Kawasaki Versys unveiled.