Like all of the brand's motorcycles of this period, all 53,685 units were made at BMW's Spandau, Berlin factory.

[2] The R 1100 R was succeeded by the model year 2001 R 1150 R. The R 1100 R was reviewed favorably by Ulf Böhringer of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

[3] Cycle World was impressed with the 1995 R 1100 R's comfort, versatility, overall quality, and successful combination of a venerable engine and frame layout with the latest technology, while noting the "fussiness" of the idiosyncratic control and accessory operations.

[1] The R 1100 R chassis and engine are identical to the BMW R1100GS, while the front brake is from the R 1100 RS.

The 10.3:1 compression boxer twin was rated at 59 kW (79 hp)[citation needed] in the German market, or, with a restricted air filter, limited to 57 kW (76 hp)[citation needed] for insurance purposes.