Bmw R 1100 S vs Bmw R 1200 Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1100 S vs Bmw R 1200 Rs. Bmw R 1100 S: 98 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1100 S
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,500 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1100 S
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful sportbike that rewards patient, mechanical owners."
Pros
+Distinctive torquey boxer character
+Excellent high-speed stability
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Spline shaft wear costly
−Muted front-end feedback
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
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