The BMW R 1150 GS motorcycle specifications include a 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 6,800 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 249 kg (549 lb).
Key specifications
The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1150 GS 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 24% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 71st percentile across BMW models.
About 10% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 78th percentile across BMW models.
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 14% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 386 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.341 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 341.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 75.2 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 | 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,300 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. Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three section composite frame, front and rear section, load bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | Light. Telelever with central spring strut, progressive coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled shock, |
| Rear suspension | Patented BMW Paralever swing arm |
| Front wheel travel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.2° |
| Trail | 121 mm (4.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Cross spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 249 kg (549 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 227 kg (500.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,180 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 981 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,509 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 195.0 km/h (121.2 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3744 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, silver, yellow |
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