I own a '98 R1100R Anniversary Edition here on Vancouver Island, really good highway bike, and I commute from Ladysmith to Nanaimo in the summer, good review. The motor isn't race, but it always has power, and considering the crankshaft, transmission and drive shaft are inline, you get a smooth gyroscopic groove on the highway, especially over 4000 rpm. I recognized the Sidney area, cheers Tim
Yes, I got this bike from a guy on Mayne Island. It's a nice riding machine, although the fairing on it wasn't so good, I would have taken it off if I had kept it.
I'm going to look at a 2000 R1000r with BMW hard bags and windscreen this Saturday. Only 16,000 miles. Thank you for this thorough and honest review. Compared to my present ride, a 2017 Royal Enfield Classic 500, I think the BMW will seem like a Tesla!
@@TimsMotorcycleAdventures I bought it and after 9 months I love it more and more! Lots of torque, silky smooth on the highway but still fine around town. Build quality is better than the RE by leaps and bounds. Had to replace the starter but that was easy and not expensive. Put almost 5000 miles on it already!
What is the brand of the Fairing? It matches the bike very well and looks a lot better than a clear plexiglass shield which is what I had on a R1150R I used to own.
Sorry, I'm not sure. It came with the Nike and was sold with the bike. Honestly looking good was all it was good for. The wind blast to the helmet was the worst I've experienced. I would have removed it if I kept it.
I did it myself, it's not difficult, just very time consuming. I would say 6-7 hours off and again that much on. But I'm slow. The clutch was worn out, so I just replaced the whole clutch pack. All the seals were fine. I got parts from bmw bone yard (new parts). Cost me about $700 I think.
@@TimsMotorcycleAdventures How many miles were on your bike when it needed a new clutch? Does the R1100R suffer the same spline issues that the R1150R does?
@@clearlake2369 I can't remember how many km were on it, but I want to say about 40K? I purchased it cheap because the clutch was gone, so 8 think the issue was more that he never adjusted the clutch. All R bikes will have similar issues if you don't adjust the clutch or lube the splines.
at 15:58 you said "that's what these GS bikes are made for" however you are riding an R1100R, not a GS. The R is a thing unto itself, a bike deserved of recognition.
Would an R850R or even a R1100R be a good first bike/ beginner bike? especially as someone who has never ridden before? Down here in Florida, there are some decent examples priced around $3500, an to be honest it would be quite nice having a first bike being a BMW! What are your thoughts?
Well, I guess it depends on how big you are and what you are comfortable with. It's fairly easy to to ride, but it's still a big bike. I wouldn't usually suggest it for a beginner. Not sure about the r850, never ridden one. I think there are better bikes to start on personally. Maintenance is expensive on BMW's too.
Higher rpms will give you a better ride. There is a lot of torque available so you can be seduced into running at low revs. I do along the beach road at 25-30 mph at about 2000rpm. In town I’m going to keep the rpms between 4500 and 5000. One reason is for safety. When you have to stop quickly, or decelerate, the engine is slowing you down as soon as you let off the throttle. The second reason is that the engine just needs to be run at higher rpms, otherwise the engine seems to start running uneven. Don’t be afraid to ring its neck. Use 6000 rpms, or a little bit more, to get up to highway speeds. The third reason is that the shifting is much smoother over 5000 rpm, for every gear over 1st. The fourth reason is that in variable speed traffic you can keep the bike in the same gear from 2000 to 5000 rpm. The fifth reason for ringing it’s neck at higher rpms is that the bike feels more stable in tight twisty turns. The last reason I will give for generally keeping the rpms over 4000, most of the time, is that it doesn’t seem to significantly alter the fuel consumption. Keeping track of precise consumption is difficult, where I live, because the hills are so steep. Going in one direction can take over 10% more depending on N or S travel on the Mamalahoa highway, between Kona and Waimea. That being said I get between 40 and 43 miles per gallon with my 2000 r1100r that has 47,000 miles on it. It’s pretty choice. I’d recommend one, if you have the means.
Wow, you have thought about this a lot. For me, one reason I didn't keep the rpm higher, is that I did not find the engine sound very pleasing. It's too industrial for me. Some bikes just feel like they want to be revved out, like my Tiger. But this one just didn't give me that. On the highway I thought it was just annoying that it reved high, like it really needed another gear. Just my opinion though.
im going to check one with 55k miles...seller is only asking for $2.5k i hope its in good condition....i like this bike for having an abs, im a new rider
@@EvendimataE I have heard that the ABS on the 2000 r1000r is problematic. Check that out carefully but I have put 25,000 miles on my bike it is a joy to ride. I bought it with 25,000 mikes on it but at 55,000 miles on the odometer it. When I bought the bike it had multiple electrical shorts so that was the main problem. If it running well, or if you can fix whatever problems it might have, I would recommend this bike to just about anyone.
That's a lot less than I sold this one for. If you are interested in it, ask about the clutch to see if regular adjustments have been done. It's an expensive job if it needs one.
@@TimsMotorcycleAdventures my old neighbor is a BMW guru; he told me he buys his clutch plates at a VW aftermarket store, they're the exact same one as in the original Beetle.
Yes, the previous owner didn't know how to adjust the clutch, so when it starts to wear it slips, then overheats and warps. Which is why I got a great deal on it.
I had one until a couple of yrs ago ( previously had 1 x 1150GS, 2 x 1100RT and a 1200RT).......great bike...... here's me riding mine home from work a few yrs back......since changed jobs and my commute is no longer quite so pretty......ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YHjXcp5TG3g.html Safe riding. Steve
Well I was just reviewing the bike for what the bike is. Every BMW R bike will be a massive job to replace the clutch, its just the nature of the engine. And BMW parts are way more expensive than others, so is the insurance for some reason. It took me about 8 hours to replace the clutch, it's not difficult if you are mechanically inclined, but it is a lot of work. It's the reason I got it for a good deal, the previous owner didn't know how to do it, I did. The video was just reviewing the bike as is. Since the clutch will last a long time, the new owner doesn't have to worry about it for another 30-50K km.
