2000 BMW R 1100 S

2000 BMW R 1100 S sits above the standard R 1100 R and RS in BMW's boxer lineup, positioned as the sportier, more focused sport-touring flagship of its era. This is a bike built for riders who want to cover real distance quickly without giving up two-up comfort or weather protection entirely. The Telelever front end gives it a planted, unconventional feel under braking, and the boxer engine's low center of gravity makes it feel more composed in fast sweepers than its size suggests. It rewards a rider who plans routes around good roads rather than just point-to-point commuting, and the seating position leans forward enough to remind you this isn't a plush tourer. The 2000 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1999 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Typical buyers are experienced riders coming from sport-touring or standard bikes who want something with mechanical character rather than mainstream Japanese refinement. Collector interest remains moderate, drawing owners who appreciate the R 1100 S as an early, distinctive expression of BMW's sport-touring direction rather than a pure investment piece.