The BMW R 1150 RS motorcycle specifications include a 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) engine, power of 95.9 hp (70.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 246 kg (542.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1150 RS 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.
About 18% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 66th 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 75th percentile across BMW models.
About 20% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 78th 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.
95.9 hp — more powerful than about 66% of BMW models with power data.
1,130 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of BMW models.
830 mm — taller than about 75% of BMW models.
23 L — larger than about 78% 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.
1,473
1,497
Close to average.
830
809
Close to 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 | 0.390 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 389.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.43:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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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 | 95.9 hp (70.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & 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 suspension | Telelever |
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| Rear suspension | Central suspension strut |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 246 kg (542.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1,473 mm (58.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 215.0 km/h (133.6 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3898 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Comments | Weight 251 kg with ABS. |
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