The BMW R 1150 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 6,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1150 R 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 67th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 19th percentile across BMW models.
About 6% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 61st percentile across BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
1,487
1,497
Close to average.
770
809
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.357 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 357.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 75.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.43:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) |
| Power | 85 hp (62.0 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) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 238 kg (524.7 lb) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.40 L (5.39 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 197.0 km/h (122.4 mph) |
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