Bonneville America Forums Forums General Motorcycle Forums Other Bikes My 1st ride on the new BMW R1100S

Well, new to me anyway.

Took a spin on this new rig and found it to be a very different in the sense that the M/C is very smooth & balanced, and the torque was (to me) enormous. But the thing is sooo quiet I had to guard against becoming complacent. The heated grips were an interesting feature. The somewhat forward position was also new to me, but I'll get used to it. The turn signal are on left & right sides, while the cancelling button is on the right. That will take some getting used to. The peg lowering kit (which it came with) is a must because having my feet up 2 more inches would remind me a lot of a gynecological exam (if I was female). The sound of the ABS system pressurizing during warm-up reminded me of some sort of spaceship. But, the brakes seem peerless. Granted, I'm out of my league, but I hope harness what this thing has to offer by putting on some miles.

It has a 6-speed gearbox, and 1st gear is very tall (in comparison to my Speedy). My 1st overall impression is "a very balanced bike" and the power delivery is sooo smooth.



As for the BMW "snooty image," - well, the general public feeds the fire and fans the flames for this attitude that, of course, starts with the BMW owner. May I not succumb to it.

-BT

That thing looks like it's going fast standing still.
Enjoy!

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.

I am a BMW fan and am very jealous. Enjoy, she is a beauti!

Once you get used to the seating position you will love it, but becareful of the throttle. Power is adictive.

Sweet rig! Peg lowering kits must be pretty common these days...

Don't listen to the naysayers. That looks bad a$$.

A beautiful bike! No doubt about that my friend.

Trev

where do you put the golf clubs and caviar? Maybe even a little grey pupon.

that is a very nice looking bike, goodluck with it

Frank

That is a great looking bike! Hopefully you'll get use to the riding position and etc, but not too use to it

How is the buffeting from that windshield?

Soren

doesn't look anything like i pictured in my head.
it does look fast while standing still.
be safe, enjoy BeemerThug.

thanks for sharing .

Soren,

Well, the windshield directs the wind directly at my faceshield. So, a full-faced helmet is a must. I'll let you give it a spin sometime.

Mert,

Thanks for your well wishes. It is a different riding experience, that is for sure.

-BT

I like it Mark ,

Some close friends met on a 650 Triumph, now when time allows, they ride around the Pacific NW on a beemer (tourer) and love it.

Wouldn't worry too much about the snooty thing

jh

I love BMW bikes, too! Great machines but not geared towards the inseam challenged folks.