BMW R 1150 RS: review, history, specs

Class: sport-tour
Production: November 2000 – November 2004
Predecessor: BMW R1100RS
Successor: BMW R1200ST; BMW R1200RS

BMW R 1150 RS (Europe, USA), 2000-2004

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeNovember 2000 – November 2004Name: BMW R1150RS
Model code: R22
Parts Catalog Code: 0447
USANovember 2000 – January 2004Name: BMW R1150RS
Model code: R22
Parts Catalog Code: 0498

Specifications


BMW R1150RS: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2170 mm / 85,4 in
Overall width920 mm / 36,2 in
Overall height1286 mm / 50,6 in
Seat height790/810/830 mm (adjustable seat)
Wheelbase1469 mm / 57,8 in
Ground clearance153 mm / 6,0 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight246 kg / 541 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Cast aluminum front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit
Front suspension, travelBMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size170/60 ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-I)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-I)
Fuel capacity22,0 l / 5,8 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption5,57 l / 100 km (42,2 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer)
Bore & Stroke101,0 x 70,5 mm
Displacement1130 cm³ (68,9 cu in)
Compression ratio11.3:1
Valve trainChain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power95,0 hp (70,0 kW) / 7250 rpm
Max. torque100,0 Nm (10,1 kg-m) / 5500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)4,04 sec.2
Top speed217 km/h (135 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


3.863
3.022
2.393
1.961
1.700
1.316
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemMotronic (mapped characteristic control)

2 spark plugs per cylinder – R1150RS (from December 2002)
AlternatorBelt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W
Battery capacity12V-19Ah

Images


BMW R1150RS: images, gallery.

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Videos


BMW R1150RS: video.

Manuals


BMW R1150RS: documentation.

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Links

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1150RS (12/2002), Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1150RS (12/2002), 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1150RS (12/2002), Top speed