BMW R1150R: review, history, specs

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BMW R1150R
Manufacturer BMW
Also called R1150R Rockster Edition 80, R 1150 R Rockster Edition 80, R1150R Rockster, R 1150 R Rockster, R 1150 R
Production 2000 - 2006
Predecessor BMW R1100R
Class Naked
Engine air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Top speed 122 mph (197 km/h)
Horse Power 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 7250RPM
Torque 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Sparkplug BKR7EKC-N '02-03
Battery 51913 '02-03 , '04-05
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate, hydraulic
Suspension Front: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear: BMW Motorrad Paralever
Brakes Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: single 276mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 170/60 ZR18
Wheelbase 58.5 inches (1486 mm)
Dimensions L 85.39 inches (2169 mm)
W 37.01 inches (940 mm)
H 48.03 inches (1220 mm)
Seat height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 480.61 pounds (218.0 Kg) (dry), 238.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 5.42 Gallon (20.50 Liters)
Fuel consumption 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
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The BMW R 1150 R was a air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by BMW between 2000 and 2006. It could reach a top speed of 122 mph (197 km/h). Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 7250 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a oil & air cooled air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer two cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder. A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1130.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, hydraulic.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 170/60 ZR18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 276mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Motorrad Telelever while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Paralever. The R 1150 R was fitted with a 5.42 Gallon (20.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 480.61 pounds (218.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.5 inches (1486 mm) long.

2000 BMW R 1150 R

The 2000 MY BMW R 1150 R has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive, and can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

This powerful naked also comes with features such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

2001 BMW R 1150 R

The 2001 MY BMW R 1150 R is a powerful naked machine, suitable for those riders who want more power from their machine, but also a more comfortable riding position. It comes with a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive that can reach a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.


2002 BMW R 1150 R


The 2002 MY BMW R 1150 R comes with standard fittings such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant that is mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


2003 BMW R 1150 R

The 2003 MY BMW R 1150 R has been designed by the House of Munich specifically for those riders who want superior performance and a higher level of comfort, usually associated with the upright riding position of a naked machine. It has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer twin cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

Standard fittings for this machine include a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.


2004 BMW R 1150 R Rockster Edition 80

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The 2004 MY BMW R 1150 R Rockster Edition 80 has been created to celebrate 80 years of motorcycle-building from the House of Munich. It has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

In addition, this machine has been fitted with a serialized badge mounted on the frame, making each of the 2003 units built unique in its own way, as well as a special paint scheme, which ensures this machine will stand out in any crowd.


2004 BMW R 1150 R

The 2004 MY BMW R 1150 R is the most powerful naked designed by the German engineers up to date, and comes with a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

Furthermore, it boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


2005 BMW R 1150 R

If you are on the market for a powerful naked, that also offers the unmistakable sound and feel of a boxer engine, then the 2005 MY BMW R 1150 R may be the right choice for you. It sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive and can produce 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

It also boasts standard features such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.


2006 BMW R 1150 R

2006 BMW R 1150 R 2006 BMW R 1150 R 2006 BMW R 1150 R 2006 BMW R 1150 R

The 2006 MY BMW R 1150 R comes with a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

In addition, it also boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


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