BMW R 1150 R Rockster Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 1150 R Rockster motorcycle specifications include a 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) engine, power of 83.8 hp (61.2 kW) @ 6,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).

Key specifications

2004-2005Model years
1,130 ccDisplacement
83.8 hpPower
98.0 Nm @ 5,250 rpmTorque
239 kgWet weight
835 mmSeat height
20.5 LFuel tank
1,486 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20042005
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front suspension
2005BMW Motorrad Telelever
Fuel system
2005Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Rear brakes
2005Double disc
Rear suspension
2005Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel
200535 mm (1.4 inches)

How the BMW R 1150 R Rockster compares

This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.

Engine power83.8 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 54th percentile across BMW models.

Displacement1,130 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 24% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 71st percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight239 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 5% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 69th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height835 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity20.5 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 7% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 62nd percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power54th

83.8 hp — more powerful than about 54% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement71st

1,130 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of BMW models.

Wet weight69th

239 kg — heavier than about 69% of BMW models, or lighter than about 31%.

Seat height77th

835 mm — taller than about 77% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity62nd

20.5 L — larger than about 62% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with BMW average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,170 mm
This bike

2,170

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall width920 mm
This bike

920

BMW avg

877

5% above average.

Overall height1,097 mm
This bike

1,097

BMW avg

1,199

8% below average.

Wheelbase1,486 mm
This bike

1,486

BMW avg

1,497

Close to average.

Seat height835 mm
This bike

835

BMW avg

809

3% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,130 cc • Oil & air cooled • 83.8 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,486 mmSeat 835 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.351 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 350.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 74.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.43:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in)
Power 83.8 hp (61.2 kW) @ 6,750 rpm
Torque 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Oil & air
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut, rebound damping adjustable
Rear suspension Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 239 kg (526.9 lb)
Dry weight 219 kg (482.8 lb)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 inches)
Alternate seat height 845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall length 2,170 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width 920 mm (36.2 inches)
Overall height 1,097 mm (43.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,486 mm (58.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.50 L (5.42 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3827 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.