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What are the differences with the S model from like the RS - besides the look? Are they just more light weight or do they have any performance increase on the motors as well, different gear box? Thank you!
What are the differences with the S model from like the RS - besides the look? Are they just more light weight or do they have any performance increase on the motors as well, different gear box? Thank you!
1994 BMW R1100RS (ABS)
Any of the several "S" fans can chime in more, but the big difference is the frame, and the 6 speed transmission as used in the R1150 models. I think there are also significant differences in the mapping in the ECUs.Originally Posted by tibork
Paul Glaves - "Big Bend", Texas U.S.A
"The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution." - Bertrand Russell
http://web.bigbend.net/~glaves/
The "S" is far more fun and attractive than the RS. Just my .2 cents worth.
Lighter, plus hotter cams and a tick more compression ratio to get 98 vs. 90 hp. Different internal transmission ratios, smaller fuel tank, can be fitted with two full sized panniers that don't have the indent for the RS muffler and probably lots more I can't think of right now. I certainly love mine!
Frank
'23 R1250RS, '03 R1100S BCR#6/200, '85 K100/1100RS, '17 R1200RS (gone) '16 R1200RS (gone) '11 R1200RT (gone) '05 R1200ST (gone) '99 R1100S (gone) '96 Ducati 900SS/SP (gone) '92 K100RS (gone) 500,000+ BMW miles
I believe the S also has a "sportier" seating position.
Where is BC1100S when we need him?
1972 R75/5
1993 R100R
Owners of an "S" are also recognised for their rugged good looks, attractive female companions and their ability to quash all comers in a contest of speed. To even consider owning an RS may preclude one from "S" ownership.
I do believe that Bluehole was selling conversion kits a few years ago.
My bias opinion probably doesn't count.GBMF7246.jpg
02 R1150R ABS, 04 R1150R, 04 R1100S BCR, 05 R1100S BCR, 16 S1000XR
Voni had an S and an RS at the same time. She sold the S and bought a second RS so then had two RSs. Then she sold the second RS but kept the first RS, AKA Big Red. The too-ripe pumpkin color of the supposedly red S doomed it to be sold to someone who didn't care it was ugly.
Paul Glaves - "Big Bend", Texas U.S.A
"The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution." - Bertrand Russell
http://web.bigbend.net/~glaves/
I know that colour...but have no comment for fear of hurting a fellow S owner's feelings.The too-ripe pumpkin color of the supposedly red S doomed it to be sold to someone who didn't care it was ugly.
1972 R75/5
1993 R100R
The Boxer Cup version (code X393A?) also had a torque arm (at the rear suspension) that was 20 mm shorter, for quicker handling.
When I saw that for the first time years ago it was one of the biggest laughs I've ever had on this site. Two thumbs up, Bluehole!
A worthy, and relatively cheap/easy, upgrade I did to my S. Had to add 7mm pads to the centrestand feet in order to keep the back tire off the ground when using the stand.
When the K bike arrived, many believe it was BMW's plan to eliminate boxer twins.
The market said no, and along came the Oilhead. The K-bikes' lasting success was moving the GS to the top of the sales charts.
The first Oilheads had 2->1 exhausts, not the traditional look ... pipes going sideways!
The S returned the traditional exhaust header look with the two forward facing loops.
Of course now with Wetheads the exhaust is mostly straight down, with just a little forward loop. But they're still Boxer twins.
Kent Christensen
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'12 R1200RT, '02 R1100S
S has about 8hp more due to different exhaust, higher compression and different cam/valves also a little lighter.
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