BMW R1150RS: review, history, specs
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
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| Also called | R 1150 RS |
| Production | 2000 - 2005 |
| Predecessor | BMW R1100RS |
| Successor | BMW R1200RS |
| Class | Sport/Touring |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 101.0mm x 70.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Top speed | 134 mph (215 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 91.86 HP (68.5 KW) @ 7250RPM |
| Torque | 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Sparkplug | BKR7EKC-N '02-03 |
| Battery | 51913 '02-03 , '04-05 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: bmw motorrad telelever Rear: die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with bmw motorrad paralever |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: double disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.83 inches (1469 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 85.43 inches (2170 mm) W 36.22 inches (920 mm) H 50.63 inches (1286 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 493.84 pounds (224.0 Kg) (dry), 246.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.20 liters/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BMW R1150RS was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Sport/Touring motorcycle produced by BMW between 2000 and 2005. It could reach a top speed of 134 mph (215 km/h). Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 91.86 HP (68.5 KW) @ 7250 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a oil & air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 101.0mm bore x 70.5mm 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 transmission. Power was moderated via the single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 170/60-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a double disc in the rear. The front suspension was a bmw motorrad telelever while the rear was equipped with a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with bmw motorrad paralever. The R1150RS was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 493.84 pounds (224.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.83 inches (1469 mm) long.
2000 BMW R 1150 RS
The 2000 MY BMW R 1150 RS has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.
Also, it comes with standard fittings such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminum wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.
2001 BMW R 1150 RS
The 2001 MY BMW R 1150 RS has standard features such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminum wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.
In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer twin 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.
2002 BMW R 1150 RS
The 2002 MY BMW R 1150 RS is a powerful machine that also offers higher levels of comfort and wind protection, and can be used for longer hauls. 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 powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.
In addition, it comes with a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminum wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.
2003 BMW R 1150 RS
If you are on the market for a machine that offers superior performance, as well as improved comfort and the possibility of going the extra mile, whether solo or two-up, then the 2003 MY BMW R 1150 RS may be the right choice for you. It has standard features such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminum wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.
In the engine department it comes with an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive that can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.
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