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BMW R1150GS Adventure (2003)

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BMW R1150 GS Adventure (2002)

At a glance

Capacity
1130 cc / 69 cu in
Power
62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 6750 rpm (rear tyre 58.9 kW / 79 hp @ 6750 rpm)
Torque
98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Seat height
860 -900 mm / 33.8 – 35.4 in

The full picture.

The BMW R 1150GS Adventure is a motorcycle from 2003, equipped with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine, producing 85 horsepower and 71 lb-ft of torque at 5250 rpm. The bike has a wet sump lubrication, Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 fuel injection, and electronic ignition. It boasts a three-section composite frame, front and rear sections, and a load-bearing engine. The front suspension features a light telelever with a central spring strut, progressive coil spring, and twin-tube gas-filled shock absorber, with 210mm wheel travel, while the patented BMW Paralever swing arm and shaft drive with variable rebound and damping adjustments in the rear, offer 220mm wheel travel. The bike has cross-spoke wheels, dual 304mm front disc brakes with 4-piston calipers, and a 276mm rear disc brake with 2-piston caliper. It runs on 110/80 R19 front and 150/70 R17 rear tires with a wheelbase of 1,501mm and a seat height of 860 – 900mm. The dry weight is 232kg and wet weight is 258kg, with a fuel capacity of 30 litres, 7.9 US US gal, and a reserve of 4.0 litres, 1.05 US gal. The bike has a consumption average of 5.7 L/100 km, 17.5 km/l, 41.2 US mpg and can hit a top speed of 190 km/h, 118 mph. It can complete the standing quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds, reaching 160.8 km/h, 99.9 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1150GS Adventure

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2003
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity1130 cc / 69 cu in
Bore x Stroke101 x 70.5 mm
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio10.3:1
LubricationWet sump
InductionBosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection
IgnitionElectronic ignition MA 2.2 Bosch Motronic
StartingElectric
Max Power62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 6750 rpm (rear tyre 58.9 kW / 79 hp @ 6750 rpm)
Max Torque98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
ClutchSingle disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveShaft
Gear Ratios1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.800
FrameThree section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front SuspensionLight. Telelever with central spring strut, progressive coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled shock,
Front Wheel Travel210 mm / 8.2 in
Rear SuspensionPatented BMW Paralever swing arm & shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound and damping adjustments
Rear Wheel Travel220 mm / 8.6 in
Front Brakes2 x 304mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
WheelsCross spoke wheels
Front Wheel2.50 x 19
Rear Wheel4.00 x 17
Front Tyre110/80 R19
Rear Tyre150/70 R17
Rake26.2 degrees
Trail121 mm / 4.8 in
DimensionsLength 2,180 mm / 85.8 in Width 980 mm / 38.6 in Height 1,435 mm / 56.5 in
Wheelbase1,501 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height860 -900 mm / 33.8 – 35.4 in
Dry Weight232 kg / 511 lbs
Wet Weight258 kg / 570 lbs
Fuel Capacity30 Litres / 7.9 US US gal
Reserve4.0 Litres / 1.05 US gal
Consumption Average5.7 L/100 km / 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile13.3 sec / 160.8 km/h / 99.9 mph
Top Speed190 km/h / 118 mph