BMW R 1150 GS
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| BMW R 1150 GS BMW R 1150 GS Adventure |
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| 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 6,750rpm[1] |
| Torque | 75 lb·ft (102 N·m) at 5,250rpm |
| 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: 110/80VR19 Rear: 150/70VR17 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) |
| Similar | Triumph Tiger 955i, Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord, KTM 950 Adventure, Honda XL1000V Varadero |
The BMW R 1150 GS and its sister model the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure are motorcycles that were manufactured by BMW Motorrad between 1999 and 2005. The R 1150 GS bikes 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.
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[edit] 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.
58,023 units of standard R 1150 GS model were produced, while 17,828 units of the Adventure models were produced.[3]
[edit] 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, suspension raised front and rear by 20 millimetres (0.8 in), 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.
[edit] References
- ^ BMW R1150GS (1999-2005) Review. Motorcycle News. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ Ash, Kevin (15 January 2005). In for the long haul. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ BMW's 100,000th R1200GS. webBikeWorld (from BMW press release) (3 August 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ Ash, Kevin (30 March 2002). The spirit of Adventure. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
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