BMW R 1150 GS
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 1999–2005 |
| Predecessor | R 1100 GS |
| Successor | R 1200 GS |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 1130 cc, 2-cylinder boxer, air/oil cooled Bore x stroke: 101 mm x 70.5 mm Compression ratio: 10.3:1 (twin spark plugs on later models) |
| Power | 85 hp (63 kW) at 6,750 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 75 lb·ft (102 N·m) at 5,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: BMW Telelever Rear: BMW Paralever |
| Brakes | Front: 4-piston callipers with 305 mm discs Rear: 2-piston calliper with single 276 mm disc Optional ABS (servo assisted on later models) |
| Tires | Front: 110/80HR19 Rear: 150/70HR17 Spoked, tubeless wheels |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 in) |
| Weight | 229 kg (505 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | Standard - 22 litre (4.9 imperial gallon) Optional - 30 litre (6.6 imperial gallon) |
The BMW R 1150 GS and BMW R 1150 GS Adventure are motorcycles that were manufactured by BMW Motorrad between 1999 and 2005. The R 1150 GS models are part of the BMW GS family of dual-sport adventure motorcycles that have been produced from 1981 to the present date.
The R 1150 GS Adventure was used in 2004 by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in their 18,887 miles (30,396 km) ride from London to New York, which became a book and TV series – Long Way Round.[2] Its successor, the R 1200 GS Adventure was used in the follow up Long Way Down trip.
Production history
The standard R 1150 GS model was produced from 1999 to 2003, when it was replaced by the more powerful and lighter R 1200 GS. The Adventure was produced from 2001 to 2005.
In late 2002 the optional ABS system was replaced with an electrically servo-assisted version. In addition the engines were equipped with twin spark plugs on each cylinder to improve emissions and cure a persistent surging problem that affected many BMW boxer models.
58,023 units of standard R 1150 GS model were produced, while 17,828 units of the Adventure models were produced.[3]
Model differences
The R 1150 GS Adventure featured a number of differences over the standard bike to make it more suitable for overland and adventure travel.[4] These included an optional 33 litre (6.6 imperial gallon) fuel tank, larger screen, single-piece seat, 20 millimetres (0.8 in) taller suspension front and rear, lower first gear and a conventional sixth gear in place of the standard model's overdrive gear.
Common options on both models were heated handgrips and ABS brakes.
References
- ↑ "BMW R1150GS (1999-2005) Review". Motorcycle News. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-R1150GS-1999-2005/. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ↑ Ash, Kevin (15 January 2005). "In for the long haul". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2005/01/15/mfcourse115.xml. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ↑ "BMW's 100,000th R1200GS". webBikeWorld (from BMW press release). 3 August 2007. http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-r1200-gs.htm?fromrss=1. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ↑ Ash, Kevin (30 March 2002). "The spirit of Adventure". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2002/03/29/emfbeem30.xml. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
External links
- REDIRECT Template:YouTube, official promo showing the motorcycle in Bolivia
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