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A detachable tubular [[subframe]] supports the rider and passenger. The R1100S has a very substantial half fairing, and both the hugger and front fender are made of carbon-fibre. The two-into-one exhaust feeds twin silencers tucked up high under the pillion seat, like those on the [[Ducati 916]].<ref name=what2004/> Factory options originally available from BMW included electrically-heated grips, [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] brakes and a belly-pan fairing.<ref name="motorbikestoday"/>
==Reception==▼
The R1100S is {{convert|27|kg|abbr=on}} lighter and {{convert|8|hp|kW|abbr=on}} more powerful than the [[BMW R1100RS]] from which it was derived, but at {{convert|229|kg|abbr=on}} (wet), it is still no lightweight. Nevertheless, ''What Bike?'' magazine stated: "With underseat exhaust and plenty of ground clearance, the BMW is helped by the lack of dive under braking and makes up metres on the entry to corners. Mid-corner speed is superb, but it's on the exit that the air-cooled twin shows its short legs. Stick to the road, though, and the R1100S is a great place to be".<ref name=what2004>{{citation|journal=What Bike?|date=Summer 2004|publisher=[[Bauer Media]]}}</ref>▼
''[[Motor Cycle News]]'' (''MCN'') later reviewed the R1100S, stating: "The BMW R1100S is now starting to be regarded as something of a classic, especially in BoxerCup form. Classy styling, [[Honda VF and VFR|VFR]]-esque comfort and versatility plus BMW quality and residuals make for a stonking and attractive all-rounder, if not quite the sports bike BM intended…"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/bmw/r1100s/1999/|title=BMW R1100S (1999-2005) Review|publisher=MCN}}</ref>▼
==Special editions of the BMW R1100S==
[[File:2001 BMW R 1100 S Boxer Cup - Flickr - KlausNahr.jpg|left|thumb|BoxerCup Replika]]
A special edition model was the '''R1100S Sport''', which was a standard R1100S fitted with an optional "Sport" pack comprising stiffer suspension and a wider rear wheel and tyre.<ref>Haynes Manual - "BMW 850,1100 & 1150 4-valve twins" page 0.9</ref>
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Despite having a different chip, the Replika claimed no more power than the standard R1100S nor the Sport.<ref name=what2004/>
▲==Reception==
▲The R1100S is {{convert|27|kg|abbr=on}} lighter and {{convert|8|hp|kW|abbr=on}} more powerful than the [[BMW R1100RS]] from which it was derived, but at {{convert|229|kg|abbr=on}} (wet), it is still no lightweight. Nevertheless, ''What Bike?'' magazine stated: "With underseat exhaust and plenty of ground clearance, the BMW is helped by the lack of dive under braking and makes up metres on the entry to corners. Mid-corner speed is superb, but it's on the exit that the air-cooled twin shows its short legs. Stick to the road, though, and the R1100S is a great place to be".<ref name=what2004>{{citation|journal=What Bike?|date=Summer 2004|publisher=[[Bauer Media]]}}</ref>
▲''[[Motor Cycle News]]'' (''MCN'') later reviewed the R1100S, stating: "The BMW R1100S is now starting to be regarded as something of a classic, especially in BoxerCup form. Classy styling, [[Honda VF and VFR|VFR]]-esque comfort and versatility plus BMW quality and residuals make for a stonking and attractive all-rounder, if not quite the sports bike BM intended…"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/bmw/r1100s/1999/|title=BMW R1100S (1999-2005) Review|publisher=MCN}}</ref>
==The R1200S==
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