Anyone got an R1100S?
Anyone got an R1100S?
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slim_boy_fat

Original Poster:

735 posts

255 months

Tuesday 13th July 2004
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What they like

Used to have a VFR800 and looking for a new bike. Dont want a pointless race rep bike.

diddly

91 posts

277 months

Wednesday 14th July 2004
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I don't own one, but have ridden many assisting my local dealer with test-rides.

The R1100s has a hard suspension, although it doesn't skip about on less than perfect road surfaces. I find them comfortable for my 6'3", 15 1/2 stone frame, although wrists and back ache after a couple of hours. I know several owners who report no major problems, although, as with all Beemers, the battery is a sh!t to get to and replace.

Go, try!!

rjo

784 posts

287 months

Thursday 15th July 2004
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I have a 2000 R1100S and I love it.
Fitted with Remus for a better note.
Haven't ridden any late sport bikes (don't like cruisers) but I like the way the 1100s steers and the good gutsy performance in real world conditions.
I am not convinced that this bike is as bullet proof as my previous K75S (or for the UJM's I have owned),but I have to say that this bike puts a smile on my face like no other bike I have owned.

slim_boy_fat

Original Poster:

735 posts

255 months

Thursday 15th July 2004
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Cheers guys..

mav

63 posts

283 months

Thursday 15th July 2004
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Mmmm.. looks like I joined this a bit latebut I have the R1100ss Boxer Cup Replica. Not quite as quick as I would like but fantastic in every other way, especially the handling... I can actually loose my mate on his Aprillia (although he gets me on the straights. Buy one, you'll love it, and they hold their money too... bonus!