The BMW R1150GS motorcycle specifications include a 1,150 cc (70.17 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW), and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the BMW R1150GS 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 58th percentile across BMW models.
About 27% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 71st percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
85 hp — more powerful than about 58% of BMW models with power data.
1,150 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Specific power | 73.9 hp/L |
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Model information
| Year released | 2001 |
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| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,150 cc (70.17 cu in) |
| Power | 85 hp (62.0 kW) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single disk dry |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo 4 piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Other specifications
| Color options | Mandarin |
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