BMW R1150GS (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1150GS, alongside the R1150GS Adventure, was a dual-sports motorcycle manufactured by BMW from 1999 as a replacement for the R1100GS, continuing production until 2004 when it was replaced by the R1200GS.

The standard version was manufactured from 1999 to 2004 and packed a six-speed manual transmission as opposed to its predecessor, which was set in motion by a five-speed unit. In addition, the Adventure model was produced from 2001 until 2005, when it was replaced by the R1200GS Adventure.

In 1999, the German motorcycle maker introduced the BMW R1150GS, a dual-sports motorcycle that handled both paved or unpaved roads and was set in motion by a 1,130cc horizontally opposed flat-twin engine and a shaft drive.

Regarding power, the 1999 BMW R1150GS had its soul brought to life by a 1,130cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

The engine was married to a six-speed gearbox with a dry single-plate manual clutch that sent the power to the end via a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 193 kph (120 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the motorcycle relied on two 304 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 276 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.