MYRModel Year Report

1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle

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1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:24.034Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1997: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19891
19921
19942
19953
19963
19972
19984
199913
200013
20011

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 2 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

This is my second complaint which duplicates voq #101404137 my 1997 BMW F650 mortorcycle slips out of first gear. It did this while under warranty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-28

Final drive failure on 1997 K1100 lt BMW Motorcycle. Happened on interstate 295 at 70 MPH, final drive let go with no warning. Was able (Barely) to keep in control, and get bike to the side of the very busy interstate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.