What size is my engine?

allan9966 · Post by **allan9966** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:12 pm

I've got a 2003 1100S which I recently aquired. When I came to insure it, the insurance company were suprised to hear that it was 1130cc (as denoted on the registrtion document), they thought it should have been 1085cc. Was the engine of the 1100S upgraded to the 1150 unit without BMW changing the model designation? Or has the engine on mine non-standard. Probably not a very important question, but I'd like to know!
Regards, Allan

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Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:16 pm

It's a 1085cc - always has been, unless it's got the 1150 barrels.

allan9966 · Post by **allan9966** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:22 pm

Thanks Grommit, but why has it got 1130cc on the reg doc? Is there any way I can tell what barrels are on it? ....... without taking the heads off!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:28 pm

allan9966 wrote:Thanks Grommit, but why has it got 1130cc on the reg doc? Is there any way I can tell what barrels are on it? ....... without taking the heads off!

No idea - shame it's not like H-D who stamp the cc size on the outside of the barrels.

Tbh it sounds like whoever filled in the details, either at DVLA or at the supplying dealer of the bike when it was registered, cocked up. The V5 will have the previous owner's details - I'd give him/her a shout, see if they can shed any light.

Personally I'd reckon it's just a mistake.

soggybottoms · Post by **soggybottoms** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:59 am

Agreed. My V5 says my bike is an 1185cc. Total B#llocks!!

allan9966 · Post by **allan9966** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:00 pm

Thanks for the replies - can't help feeling slightly disappointed that I don't have something slightly unusual! If I have the heads off I'll measure the bores, who knows!
Regards, Allan

BMWBob · Post by **BMWBob** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:18 pm

I've just re-taxed my bike on-line, which by the way is really quick and convenient, and in doing so noticed its been registered with a 998cc engine

What do I care!

Regards Bob

RiceBurner · Post by **RiceBurner** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:18 pm

has anyone "made" an R1150S??

(I think it'd be quite good.....

)

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:19 pm

Allan,

My first Boxer Cup had 1130cc on the V5, which is obviously a mistake.

Andrew