1997 BMW R1100 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RT years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW R1100 RT. That ranks 3rd out of 5 R1100 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 56,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW R1100 RT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW R1100 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW R1100 RT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 bmw r1100 rt. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal popping noise and he noticed a leak of unknown fluids. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed him that the vue port had fractured and caused the engine oil to leak. The…
I have had 2 failures of the final drive bearing on my 1997 bmw r100rt. First was at 36k miles,bearing failed and poured oil all over rear wheel when seal destructed because pieces of the bearing ate it up. This could have been fatal,as wheel was covered with 80w90 gear oil,also wheel was wobbly. I…
Fuel injection system causes dangerous surging of speed while riding motorcycle. This is a well known and documented problem related to this model and the manufacturer refuses to address it. Unanticipated changes in speed can cause loss of control and an accident. *ak
Other BMW R1100 RT years
← 1996 R1100 RT · 1999 R1100 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 R1100 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 R1100 RT | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 R1100 RT | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 R1100 RT | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW R1100 RT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW R1100 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW R1100 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100 RT model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.