1994-1999 BMW R1100RT, R1100RS, R850, 1100GS, R850, 1100R Service Manual
Detailed repair and maintenance manual for BMW R1100RT, R1100RS, R850, 1100GS, R850R, R1100R models, covering 1994-1999. Ref: UX-VS-2, 02/00
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BMW Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: R1100RT, R1100RS, R850GS, R1100GS, R850R, R1100R
Build Years: 1994–1999
Technical Data:
- Engine design: Four-stroke flat twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports
- Effective displacement: 1085 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.7:1
- Engine idle speed: 1000 +150 1/min
- Spark plug electrode gap: 0.8 mm (wear limit 1.0 mm)
- Valve clearance (cold): Inlet 0.15 mm, Exhaust 0.30 mm
- Engine oil capacity: 3.75 liters (with filter change)
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BMW R1100RT/RS/GS/R 1994–1999 Service Manual Documentation
- Covers 1994–1999 BMW R1100RT, R1100RS, R850GS, R1100GS, R850R, and R1100R models, providing technical specifications for the flat-twin engine and associated chassis systems
- Official BMW Motorrad publication, dated 02/00, documented as UX-VS-2
- Includes 100 pages of technical data, maintenance schedules, tightening torque tables, and engine assembly specifications
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
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- This 1994–1999 BMW R1100RT/RS/GS/R service manual serves as the primary technical reference for the boxer engine build, featuring detailed lubrication, cooling, and electrical system specifications
Manual Content and Technical Overview
The 1994–1999 BMW R1100RT/RS/GS/R service manual provides detailed documentation for major construction groups. Chapters outline maintenance schedules for the 1000 km, 10,000 km, and 20,000 km service intervals, covering fluid capacities, filter renewal, and valve clearance adjustments. The document provides clear descriptions for the engine, gearbox, front fork, steering, and rear wheel drive assemblies, facilitating how factory workshop documentation is structured for these touring and dual-sport platforms.
Specification Highlights
The R1100RT/RS/GS/R specification sections document critical limits, including valve clearances at 0.15 mm for intake and 0.30 mm for exhaust. Cylinder head torque values are listed for the 1000 km service check, including the 180° torsion angle for M10 screws. Oil capacity for the engine is specified at 3.75 liters when including filter renewal. The manual details ignition timing static settings at 6° b TDC. Note: All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work. This is a technical 100-page BMW Motorrad OEM workshop manual covering the 1994–1999 BMW R1100RT, R1100RS, R850GS, R1100GS, R850R, and R1100R, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications for the oil-cooled flat-twin engine series.
Document Reference: BMW Motorrad After Sales, Publication UX-VS-2, dated 02/00
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