2002 BMW R1100S
Miles: 8,417
Clean California Title
Listed Price: $6,500
A quirky and unconventional sporbike to rival Ducati’s SuperSport line of vaguely “mature” machines, the BMW R1100S was the company’s first really serious attempt at a sports twin since their famous R90S. Of course, being BMW they couldn’t really help themselves, and the bike was shot-through with the company’s famous practical touches and sport-touring technology. It was based around BMW’s famous “boxer” 1085cc, four-valve, twin-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine, backed by a six-speed box, with shaft drive and a Paralever rear end, hung from an aluminum frame. Up front was the company’s Telelever front. Power was an uninspiring 98hp but, as with the Ducati SuperSport, the bike’s over-the-road performance belied its on-paper specifications, and the bike’s blend of comfort and real-world performance has earned plenty of fans over the years.
2002 BMW 1100 S in excellent condition with 8,417 miles. The photos don’t do it justice. Full comprehensive service by Irv Seaver Motorcycles, including new Diablo Rosso II tires and battery. Receipts will be provided. Included are right and left unobtainable NOS fairings. Clean title in my name.
Here’s your chance to be the next caretaker of the cleanest R 1100 S Bumblebee BMW in SoCal!
$6,500 obo
The BMW R1100S occupies an unusual spot in the sportbike world. Too practical to be taken seriously by hard-core enthusiasts, values are generally surprisingly low, making an excellent bargain for riders with quirky taste and limited garage space. Or riders who actually live a distance from their favorite set of twisties. This example is claimed to be a “Bumblebee” and it’s easy to see why the BMW community apparently calls it that. It’s not my favorite R1100S color scheme, but it’s pretty striking and unusual. This one is pricier than most, but it’s also very low mileage, in excellent condition, and apparently rare. And honestly, at $6,500 it’s still a relative bargain, given its performance and versatility.
-tad
