What kind of bike is the BMW R1100RT?
Click here to see photos of the R1200RT! In its December 2000 issue, Motorcyclistnamed the BMW R1100RT the “Best Tourer”in its Best of Motorcycling 2000 Awards. Motorcyclistcalled it “one of the only rational touring bikes we know. This is a 1996 BMW R1100RT on tour at Glacier National Park.
When did the BMW R1100RT come out in Colorado?
Touring on my BMW R1100RT in Colorado. (Photo by Ron Thompson) The R1100RT has received numerous awards from motorcycle magazines. Cycle Worldselected the RT as the Best Liter-Class Sport-Tourerin 1998, 1997, and the year it was introduced, 1996. Rider Magazinechose the RT as the Top Liter-Class Sport-Tourerin 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1996.
When did the Harley Davidson R1100RT come out?
The R1100RT has received numerous awards from motorcycle magazines. Cycle Worldselected the RT as the Best Liter-Class Sport-Tourerin 1998, 1997, and the year it was introduced, 1996. Rider Magazinechose the RT as the Top Liter-Class Sport-Tourerin 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1996.
When is the best time to buy a BMW R1100?
Looking back I would consider 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004 models due to the transmission. If you look at a bike over 40k miles. Ask if they have greased the input shaft. If not, don’t buy the bike. There are plenty of low mileage R11’s out there at great prices. I like the front of the fairings of the R1150’s over the R1100.
Where can I buy a 1996 BMW your 1100 RT?
Join the 96 BMW R 1100 RT discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. List related bikes for comparison of specs. Sell or buy used bikes? Bikez.biz has an efficient motorcycle classifieds. Ads are free. Click here to sell a used 1996 BMW R 1100 RT or advertise any other MC for sale .
What to be aware of when buying an R1100RT?
I bought an R1100RT (1999) with 60,000 miles on it 2 and a bit years ago and have been very pleased with it, apart from normal service items such as oils, filter and brake pads all i’ve replaced is the tyres, Dave. [iMO, 2500 is too low to ride the bike.
What’s the price of a 1999 R1100RT?
I have decided a 1999 or 2000 R1100RT will fit my needs and is in my price range ($5000). Looks like I can get one of these with about 50K on it.
Which is better the 1100rt or the 1150?
The ABS on the 1100RT is a lot more reasonable to get fixed (as I am lead to believe) than the 1150RT (like mine). About the only way to fix the 1150 is to get a new servo pump and they’re $2K. So it’s an easier justification to just remove the whole thing.