BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Bumble Bee



The BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Bumble Bee was a air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Adventure motorcycle produced by BMW in 2003. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 85.02 HP (63.4 KW) @ 6750 RPM.

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BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Bumble Bee
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 2003
Class Adventure
Engine
air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Horsepower 85.02 HP (63.4 KW) @ 6750RPM
Torque 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5250RPM
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 304mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: single 276mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80xR19
Rear Tire 150/70xR17
Wheelbase 59.09 inches (1501 mm)
Length 85.79 inches (2179 mm)
Width 38.58 inches (980 mm)
Seat Height 33.82 inches (859 mm)
Weight 232.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual

EngineEdit

A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1130.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

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

ChassisEdit

It came with a 110/80xR19 front tire and a 150/70xR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 304mm 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 wheelbase was 59.09 inches (1501 mm) long.

2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Bumble BeeEdit

         

The Bumble Bee version of the R 1150 GS Adventure mainly addresses riders who want their machine to stand out in a crowd. This special edition comes with a black and yellow paint scheme, and has been stripped down for a more clean look. In all other departments, it has the same features and specs as the base model.