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Gears are spaced out perfectly throughout the entire engine speed range,
extra-small gear increments ensuring ideal use of all gears throughout the
useful revs.
In the interest of minimum weight, the R 1100 S comes as standard with a
smaller 14 Ah battery about 1.4 kg lighter than before as well
as a somewhat less powerful, 0.97 kg lighter alternator generating
600 Watt output. As an option, however, the machine may also be fitted
with a larger 19 Ah battery and a more powerful alternator
generating 700 Watt (this upgraded power supply is standard on
machines fitted with ABS or heated handlebars).
SUSPENSION AND RUNNING GEAR
Sports Boxer with even better handling and stability than ever
before
The suspension and running gear offering even better handling and stability
on the road provides a perfect match for the upgraded power and performance
of the new Sports Boxer.
Suspension geometry of the R 1100 S reflects the more dynamic, sporting
style of riding you would expect of this machine. Wheelbase has been
increased to 1478 mm/58.19" (R 1100 RS: 1473 mm/58.0"), castor is exactly 1
00 mm/3.94" (111 mm/4.37"). The steering head angle is 65.0° (64.5°) and a
rider weighing 85 kg is able
to lean over the machine in bends to an angle of 50° (49°). .
Extra-light Telelever
Like all Boxer models and the K 1200 RS, the R 1100 S also boasts the
BMW Telelever, an innovative front wheel suspension system introduced on
the R 1100 RS in 1993 and remaining unique to this day in the motorcycle
world.
For the first time the R 1100 S featured an improved, even lighter version of
the unique BMW Telelever. Applying a special production process with the
pipes made of individual components, BMW's suspension engineers have
been able to save about one kilo of weight on the entire unit, a significant
reduction of unsprung masses on the front wheel contributing to the excellent
riding behaviour of the R 1100 S.
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