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BMW R 1150 R

Dimensions

Overall length 2170 mm / 85,4 in
Overall width 825 mm / 32,5 in
Overall height 1165 mm / 45,9 in
Seat height 800 mm / 31,5 in
770 mm / 30,3 in – low seat
Wheelbase 1487 mm / 58,5 in
Ground clearance 138 mm / 5,4 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 238 kg / 525 lbs

Frame

Frame (type) Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension, travel BMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,72 in
Rear suspension, travel BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in
Front tire size 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size 170/60 ZR17
180/55 ZR17 – Rockster
Front brake Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-I)
Rear brake Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-I)
Fuel capacity 20,4 l / 5,39 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption 5,74 l / 100 km (41 US mpg)1

Engine

Engine (type) Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Flat twin (boxer)
Bore & Stroke 101,0 x 70,5 mm
Displacement 1130 cm³ (68,9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 85,0 hp (62,5 kW) / 6750 rpm
Max. torque 98,0 Nm (9,9 kg-m) / 5250 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,89 sec.2
Top speed 219 km/h (136 mph)3
Fuel system (type) Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4

Drive train

Clutch Single dry plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Shaft
Gear ratio
I 3.864
II 3.022
III 2.393
IV 1.962
V 1.700
VI 1.511

Electrical

Ignition system Motronic (mapped characteristic control)
2 spark plugs per cylinder – R1150R (from October 2002); Rockster
Alternator Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W
Battery capacity 12V-19Ah