BMW R 1150 GS

Infobox Motorcycle
name = BMW R 1150 GS
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure


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manufacturer = BMW Motorrad
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 = Convert|85|hp|kW|0|abbr=on at 6,750 rpmcite web | url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-R1150GS-1999-2005/ | publisher= Motorcycle News | title= BMW R1150GS (1999-2005) Review | accessdate= 2008-01-05]
torque = auto ft.lbf|75 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
rake_trail =
wheelbase =
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seat_height = auto mm|840
dry_weight = auto kg|229
wet_weight =
fuel_capacity = Standard - 22 litre (4.9 imperial gallon)
Optional - 30 litre (6.6 imperial gallon)
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similar = Triumph Tiger 955i, Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord, KTM 950 Adventure, Honda XL1000V VaraderoThe 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 convert|18887|mi|km ride from London to New York, which became a book and TV series – Long Way Round. [cite web | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2005/01/15/mfcourse115.xml | title= In for the long haul | first= Kevin | last= Ash | publisher= The Daily Telegraph | date= 15 January 2005 | accessdate= 2008-01-05] 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.cite web | url= http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-r1200-gs.htm?fromrss=1 | title= BMW's 100,000th R1200GS | work= webBikeWorld (from BMW press release) | date= 3 August 2007 | accessdate= 2008-01-05]

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. [cite web | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2002/03/29/emfbeem30.xml | title= The spirit of Adventure | publisher= The Daily Telegraph | first= Kevin | last= Ash | date= 30 March 2002 | accessdate= 2008-01-05] These included an optional 33 litre (6.6 imperial gallon) fuel tank, larger screen, single-piece seat, convert|20|mm|in|1 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

External links

* [http://www.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_1150.htm R 1150 GS specifications & history]
* [http://www.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_adv.htm R 1150 GS Adventure specifications & history]
*youtube|q1h85JMi_Sg|R1150GS Adventure promo video, official promo showing the motorcycle in Bolivia