Interesting Facts About the BMW R 1100 GS 259E
The BMW R 1100 GS (type 259E) entered the market in 1994, marking BMW Motorrad's first Enduro equipped with a four‑valve engine. It remained in production until 1999, when it handed the baton to the R1150GS.
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First Four‑Valve Enduro
When it launched in 1994, the R 1100 GS became the first Enduro motorcycle to feature a four‑valve engine, a milestone highlighted in BMW Motorrad’s GS history.
Production Span and Successor
The R1100GS stayed in BMW’s lineup until 1999, after which it was succeeded by the R1150GS, as noted in the BMW GS series overview.
Air‑ and Oil‑Cooled 1,085 cc Boxer
The bike is powered by a 1,085 cc, four‑valve boxer engine that uses both air and oil cooling, a design evolution that began with the early 1990s boxer generation.
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